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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The researchers also raised concerns about safety, noting that fewer than half of the treatments had been assessed for acceptability, tolerability, or adverse events.

From Science Daily

"So I thought this is this is coming my way Monday if it's not been resolved."

From BBC

Only two teams in the Western Conference have been worst in December.

From Los Angeles Times

Sabalenka has been one of the most effective servers this season, sitting in the top five for service games won, and has powerful groundstrokes.

From BBC

All passengers and crew aboard the cruise ship have been reported safe, and initial inspections have not revealed any damage to the hull.

From BBC