The state or fact of existing
“One's continued being must be regularly nourished physically, mentally and emotionally.”
The nature or essence of a person
“Tapping into that energy has helped increase the sense of my car being an extension of my being.”
A real or imaginary living entity, especially an intelligent one
“He didn't look anything like a strange being from a faraway planet.”
A human, especially a living and animate one
“Is there in the whole world a being who would have the right to forgive and could forgive?”
A creature or animal, as distinct from a human
“Man, when he has received a right education, is the most gentle of all creatures, but when not so, he becomes the most savage being that the earth produces.”
The fact of supporting one's living through work or one's income
“If you have to earn a wage for your being, are you free?”
A thing that is complete in itself
The way in which a person lives
The state or fact of existing, occurring, or being present
A ghostly spirit or apparition
An organism that requires an external supply of energy in the form of food
The body or shape of a person or animal
The embodiment of an intangible, or variable thing
The state of being mortal or having an earthly human body
Living or still in existence
Relating to the current period of time
In the role of
Due to the fact that
Present participle for to stay in the same place or condition
“They would be in San Francisco for a few days before flying off to New York.”
Present participle for to happen, transpire, or take place
“We were hoping to win the lottery, but it wasn't to be.”
Present participle for to have existence
“Alexia claimed that humanity would eventually be no more if we did not address ongoing concerns about climate change.”
Present participle for to occupy a position in space
“She'll be in her office if you need to ask her any questions.”
Present participle for to attend, or be present at a given place or location
“Will I be at the event tomorrow? Yes, as a matter of fact, I will be.”
Present participle for to be priced at
“That will be ten dollars, please. Would you like to pay by cash or card?”
Present participle for to amount to
“One plus one will be two.”
Present participle for to have a certain position within a group
“He would be first in the player rankings after the momentous victory.”
Present participle for to become aware of through one's senses
“You are obviously going to be cold without a jacket in this freezing weather.”
Present participle for to perform a given function well, usually in a hypothetical sense
(convert to/into) Present participle for to change from one form to another
Present participle for to populate a given place
Present participle for to finish in a given place or rank, typically in a competition
Present participle for to maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level
Present participle for to continue or cause to continue in a specified condition, position or course
Present participle for to move or proceed in a given course or direction
Present participle for to act or perform a portrayal of
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