been

[bin, ben] / bɪn, bɛn /

VERB

exist

Synonyms

STRONG

abide act breathe continue do endure hold inhabit last live move obtain persist prevail remain rest stand stay subsist survive

WEAK

be alive go on have being have place

Antonyms

STRONG

cease depart die discontinue forsake give up go halt idle leave lose pass quit refuse reject stop

VERB

happen

Synonyms

STRONG

befall occur transpire

WEAK

come about come to pass take place

Example Sentences

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As BBC Sport previously reported, the head coach has been viewed as part of the diagnosis and solution going into a crucial summer rebuild led by sporting director Ross Wilson.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

It has been a real slog, the first time many in the dressing room have experienced a mentally-draining 58-game season.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

O'Neill had been appointed interim Blackburn Rovers boss in February and had been balancing this role with his position at Northern Ireland.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

"There's been plenty of coverage that the club was passive during this period. And that's absolutely not true," insisted Venkatesham.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Who’s been playing an imaginary game of Look Away.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith