been

[bin, ben] / bɪn, bɛn /

VERB

exist

Synonyms

STRONG

abide act breathe continue do endure hold inhabit last live move obtain persist prevail remain rest stand stay subsist survive

WEAK

be alive go on have being have place

Antonyms

STRONG

cease depart die discontinue forsake give up go halt idle leave lose pass quit refuse reject stop

VERB

happen

Synonyms

STRONG

befall occur transpire

WEAK

come about come to pass take place

Example Sentences

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“It’s been a long wait, especially for the Norwegian people,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

At the same time, the reason Russell's admission felt important is the impression for some time is that he has been struggling to keep up.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

As for his Berkshire holding, he noted the results haven’t been “as dynamic as we were hoping,” with a “subpar” return on assets.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The anticipation has been longest for Jordan, which played its first international match in 1953 and its first World Cup qualifier in 1986.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

I’ve been playing Grace for over an hour.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold