being

[bee-ing] / ˈbi ɪŋ /

NOUN

existence

Synonyms

STRONG

actuality animation journey life living presence reality subsistence vitality world

Antonyms

WEAK

abstract deadness inanimate

NOUN

essential nature

Synonyms

STRONG

character entity essence essentiality individuality marrow personality quintessence self soul spirit substance texture

WEAK

essentia

Antonyms

WEAK

abstract deadness inanimate

NOUN

animate object

Synonyms

STRONG

animal beast body creature entity human individual mortal organism person personage soul thing

WEAK

conscious thing human being living thing

Antonyms

STRONG

abstract animal concept inanimate plant

WEAK

deadness

Example Sentences

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The show closed with another clip in which O’Brien imagined himself being made Oscar host for life; though it was a dodge.

From Los Angeles Times

"Once the bill is hopefully passed I can stop worrying and being scared of dying and I can get on with living" she said.

From BBC

On 11 July 2024, he went in for surgery to improve blood flow to his left leg and foot, before being discharged the next day.

From BBC

Still, his round takes him about an hour and despite being one of the oldest paperboys, he may also be one of the fastest.

From BBC

TikTok said these were "fabricated claims" and the company invested in technology that prevented harmful content from ever being viewed.

From BBC