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1being
noun be·ing \ˈbē(-i)ŋ\
: a living thing
: the state of existing
: the most important or basic part of a person's mind or self
Full Definition of BEING
1
a : the quality or state of having existence b (1) : something conceivable as existing (2) : something that actually exists (3) : the totality of existing things c : conscious existence : life
2
: the qualities that constitute an existent thing : essence; especially : personality
3
: a living thing; especially : person
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First Known Use of BEING
14th century
2being
adjective
Definition of BEING
: present —used in the phrase for the time being
Origin of BEING
present participle of be
First Known Use: 14th century
3being
conjunction
Definition of BEING
chiefly dialectSee being defined for English-language learners
First Known Use of BEING
1528
BEING Defined for Kids
being
noun be·ing \ˈbē-iŋ\
Definition of BEING for Kids
1
: the state of having life or existence <He explained how the myth came into being.>
2
: a living thing
3
: an entity believed to be divine
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