being

[bee-ing] / ˈbi ɪŋ /

NOUN

existence

Synonyms

STRONG

actuality animation journey life living presence reality subsistence vitality world

Antonyms

WEAK

abstract deadness inanimate

NOUN

essential nature

Synonyms

STRONG

character entity essence essentiality individuality marrow personality quintessence self soul spirit substance texture

WEAK

essentia

Antonyms

WEAK

abstract deadness inanimate

NOUN

animate object

Synonyms

STRONG

animal beast body creature entity human individual mortal organism person personage soul thing

WEAK

conscious thing human being living thing

Antonyms

STRONG

abstract animal concept inanimate plant

WEAK

deadness

Example Sentences

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So it was enabling a direct delivery of government services that wasn’t being done.”

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Is Kimi Antonelli being overhyped due to results that largely he's been a tad fortunate with?

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Despite the statue being covered entirely in gold, the production looks conspicuously cheap.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

He died after being brought to the town's hospital by friends.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

He was careful to avoid being spotted, knowing he looked no better now.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman