being

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[change] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈbiːɪŋ/
• SAMPA: /"bi:IN/
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[change] Verb

Infinitive be

Simple present am, are, is

Simple past was, were

Past participle been

Present participle being

1. The present participle of be.

   Being happy is my favorite state.

   I hope you are all being good.

[change] Noun

Singular being

Plural beings

1. A living thing.

   You are a human being.