Been vs. Being

Beenverb

(obsolete) pres

Beenverb

(Southern US) infinitive

Been

The past participle of Be. In old authors it is also the pr. tense plural of Be. See 1st Bee.

Beingverb

present participle of be

Beingnoun

A living creature.

Beingnoun

The state or fact of existence, consciousness, or life, or something in such a state.

Beingnoun

(philosophy) That which has actuality (materially or in concept).

Beingnoun

(philosophy) One's basic nature, or the qualities thereof; essence or personality.

Beingnoun

(obsolete) An abode; a cottage.

Beingconjunction

(obsolete) Given that; since.

Being

Existing.

Beingnoun

Existence, as opposed to nonexistence; state or sphere of existence.

Beingnoun

That which exists in any form, whether it be material or spiritual, actual or ideal; living existence, as distinguished from a thing without life; as, a human being; spiritual beings.

Beingnoun

Lifetime; mortal existence.

Beingnoun

An abode; a cottage.

Beingadverb

Since; inasmuch as.

Beingnoun

the state or fact of existing;

Beingnoun

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

Beingnoun

existence

Beingnoun

being alive; living

Beingnoun

the nature or essence of a person

Beingnoun

a real or imaginary living creature or entity, especially an intelligent one

Being

In philosophy, being is the material or immaterial existence of a thing. Anything that exists is being.