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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Ingordo has full custody of a 15-year-old daughter from a previous marriage, and he said, “Meeting Cherie was not only good for me, it’s been great for my daughter.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

A statue of Paddington bear that was targeted by vandals has been taken from his bench again, days after being reinstalled.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Trump's criticism of European leaders has not been confined to Merz.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

But Ingordo, who has been working in racing since he was 15, spending time with trainers such as Bobby Frankel and Bruce Headley and later his stepfather, John Shirreffs, said he knew it would work.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

In its gentle shadow, multiple tables had been arranged.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith