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being

UK/ˈbiː.ɪŋ/ US/ˈbiːŋ/ very common

noun

1.

the state or fact of existing

  • “a point of view gradually coming into being”
  • “laws in existence for centuries”
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2.

a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently

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Origin

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

Phrases

  • come into being
  • fleet in being
  • for the time being
  • higher being
  • human being
  • state of being
  • supreme being
  • time being

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