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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But the few times they’re forced to play their hurt feelings sincerely are as forced as the moment when Grace zips her gory wedding gown back on before it’s even been washed.

From Los Angeles Times

The last generator show Lalli threw was called Splattering of the Tribes and drew over 1,200 people from all over California, some of whom had never been to the desert before.

From Los Angeles Times

There have been no initial reports of hazardous releases, loss of containment or pollution from the damaged containers.

From Los Angeles Times

Since then, Mitchell has been working to push through changes to election rules.

From Salon

She had been on life support after reportedly suffering a brain injury.

From BBC