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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His absence in the Warriors’ last home game of the season also put a damper on what could have been another enthralling matchup between two of the league’s biggest stars.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

They also said that other "historical concerns" raised about safeguarding "have been examined and, where appropriate, action taken".

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The White House said Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Witkoff and Kushner "have always been collaborating on these issues."

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Between the artistry of Curry and the physicality of James, they’ve been faces of the NBA, Lakers coach JJ Redick said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

“You’ve already been on a date to Sandy June’s? Mia, this is our place. It’s been our place since . . . since forever.”

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