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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“I haven’t been that angry in a long time, uncontrollable anger.”

From Los Angeles Times

“The Angels have been supported by the city and its residents for 60 years,” Valencia said.

From Los Angeles Times

She said she had been contacted by other families and charities who were concerned that the motives behind the company were all about cuts to services.

From BBC

Houghton added it was "so clear" that the effort ruled out in the first half should have been allowed to stand.

From BBC

Fink also rejects suggestions that the surge in investment in AI, which has seen billions of dollars invested in the new technology, has been overblown.

From BBC