being

noun
UK: /ˈbiːɪŋ/
US: /ˈbiːɪŋ/

  1. A person or thing that exists.

    1. She is a human being with emotions. [ ] [ ]
    2. The novel explores the nature of human being and its complexities. [ ] [ ]

  2. Existence; the state or fact of existing.

    1. The meaning of being is a complex question. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her whole being radiated happiness when she received the good news. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

creature entity existence
being verb

  1. Present participle of be: existing or happening.

    1. She is being very helpful today. [ ] [ ]
    2. The project is being developed by a team of experts. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to describe someone's behavior at the present time.

    1. He is being difficult on purpose. [ ] [ ]
    2. I think she is being unreasonable in this situation, demanding too much. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "being" in English means: A person or thing that exists., Existence; the state or fact of existing..

The phonetic transcription of "being" is /ˈbiːɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈbiːɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "being": creature, entity, existence.

Example usage of "being": "She is a human being with emotions.". More examples on the page.