Being (Noun)

Meaning¹

The state or fact of existing; "a point of view gradually coming into being"; "laws in existence for centuries"; "he appeared on the face of the earth one day".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

The existence of the problem was only reluctantly acknowledged by the company as a necessary being for further discussion.
Her entire being is consumed by the desire to perform on stage.
Throughout the ages, the concept of love has been an ever-changing being that takes many different forms.
The gradual being of a complex social hierarchy was noticed by the anthropologists as they studied the group's behavior.
After years of struggling, her new business was finally coming into being.

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Antonyms

Nonbeing

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Be (verb)

Meaning²

A living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently.

Classification

Unique beginner for nouns.

Examples

The new mom gently held her newborn being in her arms and felt a deep sense of love and connection.
Every being on the planet has the right to live in a safe and healthy environment.
As a social worker, she had the privilege of interacting with many unique and fascinating human beings from diverse backgrounds.
The scientist studied the evolutionary development of a simple being into a complex organism.
The toddler was beginning to assert her independence as a young being, testing boundaries and learning to make her own decisions.

Synonyms

Organism

Hypernyms

Living Thing

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Be (verb)

Being (Noun)

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Meaning 2

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Meaning²