Meaning
A living thing that exists, especially a person.
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Word origin
From the verb be, from Old English beon, meaning to exist.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- beon
- English cognates
- be
Grammar
Examples
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"A human being" means a person.
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"Beings" means living things or creatures.
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"For the time being" means for now.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 27, lesson 10: being, booth, bake and 7 more words.