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Being

//ˈbiː.ɪŋ// conj, noun, verb

Definitions

Conjunction
  1. 1
    Given that; since.

    "’Tis a hard matter therefore to confine them, being they are so various and many […]."

Noun
  1. 1
    A living creature. countable, uncountable

    "Minute grew into minute, and still there was no sign of life, nor did the curtain move; but I felt the gaze of the unknown being sinking through and through me, and filling me with a nameless terror, till the perspiration stood in beads upon my brow."

  2. 2
    a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently wordnet
  3. 3
    The state or fact of existence, consciousness, or life, or something in such a state. countable, uncountable

    "1608-1634, John Webster (and perhaps Thomas Heywood), Appius and Virginia Claudius, thou / Wast follower of his fortunes in his being."

  4. 4
    the state or fact of existing wordnet
  5. 5
    That which has actuality (materially or in concept). countable, uncountable
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  1. 6
    One's basic nature, or the qualities thereof; essence or personality. countable, uncountable
  2. 7
    An abode; a cottage. countable, obsolete, uncountable

    "It was a relief to dismiss them [Sir Roger's servants] into little beings within my manor."

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of be form-of, gerund, participle, present

Etymology

Etymology 1

Originated 1250–1300 from Middle English being; see be + -ing.

Etymology 2

Originated 1250–1300 from Middle English being; see be + -ing.

Etymology 3

Originated 1250–1300 from Middle English being; see be + -ing.

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