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| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Being
(p. pr.)
Existing.
(p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Be
(n.)
That which exists in any form, whether it be material or spiritual, actual or ideal; living existence, as distinguished from a thing without life; as, a human being; spiritual beings.
(n.)
Lifetime; mortal existence.
(n.)
Existence, as opposed to nonexistence; state or sphere of existence.
(n.)
An abode; a cottage.
(adv.)
Since; inasmuch as.
(p. pr.)
Existing.
(p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Be
(n.)
That which exists in any form, whether it be material or spiritual, actual or ideal; living existence, as distinguished from a thing without life; as, a human being; spiritual beings.
(n.)
Lifetime; mortal existence.
(n.)
Existence, as opposed to nonexistence; state or sphere of existence.
(n.)
An abode; a cottage.
(adv.)
Since; inasmuch as.
| WordNet 2.0 |
being
Noun
1. the state or fact of existing; "a point of view gradually coming into being"; "laws in existence for centuries"
(synonym) beingness, existence
(antonym) nonbeing
(hypernym) state
(hyponym) actuality
(attribute) existent, existing
(derivation) exist, be
2. a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
(synonym) organism
(hypernym) living thing, animate thing
(hyponym) benthos
(substance-meronym) tissue
(part-meronym) cell
(derivation) be, live
(class) bioluminescent
Noun
1. the state or fact of existing; "a point of view gradually coming into being"; "laws in existence for centuries"
(synonym) beingness, existence
(antonym) nonbeing
(hypernym) state
(hyponym) actuality
(attribute) existent, existing
(derivation) exist, be
2. a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
(synonym) organism
(hypernym) living thing, animate thing
(hyponym) benthos
(substance-meronym) tissue
(part-meronym) cell
(derivation) be, live
(class) bioluminescent
be
Verb
1. have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun); "John is rich"; "This is not a good answer"
(hyponym) look
2. be identical to; be someone or something; "The president of the company is John Smith"; "This is my house"
3. occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere; "Where is my umbrella?" "The toolshed is in the back"; "What is behind this behavior?"
(hyponym) stretch, stretch along
4. have an existence, be extant; "Is there a God?"
(synonym) exist
(hyponym) come
(derivation) being, beingness, existence
5. happen, occur, take place; "I lost my wallet; this was during the visit to my parents' house"; "There were two hundred people at his funeral"; "There was a lot of noise in the kitchen"
6. be identical or equivalent to; "One dollar equals 1,000 rubles these days!"
(synonym) equal
(hyponym) equate, correspond
7. form or compose; "This money is my only income"; "The stone wall was the backdrop for the performance"; "These constitute my entire belonging"; "The children made up the chorus"; "This sum represents my entire income for a year"; "These few men comprise his entire army"
(synonym) constitute, represent, make up, comprise
(hyponym) make
8. work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function; "He is a herpetologist"; "She is our resident philosopher"
(synonym) follow
(hyponym) vet
9. represent, as of a character on stage; "Derek Jacobi was Hamlet"
(synonym) embody, personify
(hypernym) typify, symbolize, symbolise, stand for, represent
(hyponym) body, personify
10. spend or use time; "I may be an hour"
(hypernym) take, occupy, use up
11. have life, be alive; "Our great leader is no more"; "My grandfather lived until the end of war"
(synonym) live
(verb-group) survive, last, live, live on, go, endure, hold up, hold out
(derivation) organism, being
12. to remain unmolested, undisturbed, or uninterrupted -- used only in infinitive form; "let her be"
(hypernym) stay, remain, rest
13. be priced at; "These shoes cost $100"
(synonym) cost
(hyponym) set back, knock back, put back
| The Phrase Finder |
Like being savaged by a dead sheep
Origin
Said by combative UK Labour politician Dennis Healey when verbally attacked by the mild mannered Tory minister Geoffrey Howe.
Origin
Said by combative UK Labour politician Dennis Healey when verbally attacked by the mild mannered Tory minister Geoffrey Howe.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on
Origin
From Shakespeare's Henry VI. Part III.
| Shakespeare Words |
BEING
dwelling
dwelling
BEING (1)
life, existence.
BEING (2)
abode; dwelling.
| Anagram |
being
begin binge
begin binge
| hEnglish - advanced version |
being
being
\be"ing\, n.
1. existence, as opposed to nonexistence; state or sphere of existence. in him we live, and move, and have our being. 28.
2. that which exists in any form, whether it be material or spiritual, actual or ideal; living existence, as distinguished from a thing without life; as, a human being; spiritual beings. what a sweet being is an honest mind ! & fl. a being of infinite benevolence and power.
3. lifetime; mortal existence. [obs.] claudius, thou wast follower of his fortunes in his being.
4. an abode; a cottage. [prov. eng.] it was a relief to dismiss them [sir roger's servants] into little beings within my manor.
being
\be"ing\ (&?;), p. pr. from be. existing.
note: being was formerly used where we now use having. "being to go to a ball in a few days."
note: in modern usage, is, are, was or were being, with a past participle following (as built, made, etc.) indicates the process toward the completed result expressed by the participle. the form is or was building, in this passive signification, is idiomatic, and, if free from ambiguity, is commonly preferable to the modern is or was being built. the last form of speech is, however, sufficiently authorized by approved writers. the older expression was is, or was, a-building or in building. a man who is being strangled. while the article on burns was being written. fresh experience is always being gained. (thucyd. )
being
\be"ing\, adv. since; inasmuch as. [obs. or colloq.] and being you have declined his means, you have increased his malice. & fl.
similar words(7)
supreme being
well-being
ill-being
human being
time being
animate being
imaginary being
being
\be"ing\, n.
1. existence, as opposed to nonexistence; state or sphere of existence. in him we live, and move, and have our being. 28.
2. that which exists in any form, whether it be material or spiritual, actual or ideal; living existence, as distinguished from a thing without life; as, a human being; spiritual beings. what a sweet being is an honest mind ! & fl. a being of infinite benevolence and power.
3. lifetime; mortal existence. [obs.] claudius, thou wast follower of his fortunes in his being.
4. an abode; a cottage. [prov. eng.] it was a relief to dismiss them [sir roger's servants] into little beings within my manor.
being
\be"ing\ (&?;), p. pr. from be. existing.
note: being was formerly used where we now use having. "being to go to a ball in a few days."
note: in modern usage, is, are, was or were being, with a past participle following (as built, made, etc.) indicates the process toward the completed result expressed by the participle. the form is or was building, in this passive signification, is idiomatic, and, if free from ambiguity, is commonly preferable to the modern is or was being built. the last form of speech is, however, sufficiently authorized by approved writers. the older expression was is, or was, a-building or in building. a man who is being strangled. while the article on burns was being written. fresh experience is always being gained. (thucyd. )
being
\be"ing\, adv. since; inasmuch as. [obs. or colloq.] and being you have declined his means, you have increased his malice. & fl.
similar words(7)
supreme being
well-being
ill-being
human being
time being
animate being
imaginary being
| Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1 |
being
neach
neach
| English Phonetics |
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Achwynedig
Achwynedig = a. being complained
Achwynedig = a. being complained
Ansawdd
Ansawdd = n. a being, a person; astate; a quality
Ba
Ba = n. a being in; immersion
Bod
Bod = n. being, existence, v. to be, to exist
Bu
Bu = n. a being; a cow; v. was, it came to pass
Chweledig
Chweledig = a. being revolved
Chwennycholdeb
Chwennycholdeb = n. the quality of being desirable
Crestog
Crestog = a. being crusted over
Cyfrgolledig
Cyfrgolledig = a. being lost
Cyfrifedig
Cyfrifedig = a. being reckoned or esteemed
Dam
Dam = a prefix to denote being about, or circumscribe
Diddim
Diddim = n. nothing, a. being nothing; worthless
Diddwyn
Diddwyn = a. being weaned
Doriad
Doriad = n. a being concerned
Dyddawr
Dyddawr = n. a being concerted
Eboliog
Eboliog = a. being with foal
Echwaint
Echwaint = n. a being riding
Efel
Efel = a. being like, similar
Eilfydd
Eilfydd = a. being second or like
Elaeth
Elaeth = n. spiritual being
En
En = n. a living principle; a being; a spirit, a. essential
Gallad
Gallad = n. a being able
Glasawg
Glasawg = a. being blue or livid
Gorddwyre
Gorddwyre = a. being extremely exalted
Gorfodog
Gorfodog = a. being compelled
Gorfuan
Gorfuan = a. being over quick
Gwadal
Gwadal = a. being stanch or firm
Gwahanfod
Gwahanfod = n. diversity of being
Gwasgaredd
Gwasgaredd = n. the quality of being dispersed
Gwasgarog
Gwasgarog = a. being scattered
Gweiniol
Gweiniol = a. being ministrant; sheathing
Gweledig
Gweledig = a. being seen, visible
Gwybyddiad
Gwybyddiad = n. a being conscious; one who is conscicious
Gwynafiad
Gwynafiad = n. a being froward
Gwyngalch
Gwyngalch = a. being white-washed
Gwysedig
Gwysedig = a. being summoned
Haeriad
Haeriad = n. a being positive
Hamddenol
Hamddenol = a. being at leisure
Handden
Handden = a. being attractive
Hebgor
Hebgor = n. a being dispensed, v. to put aside, to dispense
Heiniog
Heiniog = a. being pervaded, teeming, swarming
Hilus
Hilus = a. being in particles
Hirglyw
Hirglyw = a. being long eared
Hwyliog
Hwyliog = a. having course; being under sail
Hyfraw
Hyfraw = a. being, easily awed
Hyfrwd
Hyfrwd = a. being easily heated
Hywell
Hywell = a. being remediable
Ieuol
Ieuol = a. being joined or yoked
Lledrithiog
Lledrithiog = a. being half or partly visible
Lleilai
Lleilai = a. being less and less
Llwygol
Llwygol = a. being mazed; restive
Llyfedig
Llyfedig = a. being licked, or lapped
Llygadbwl
Llygadbwl = a. being dull-sighted
Llymgoes
Llymgoes = a being bare-legged
Medriad
Medriad = n. a being able, a, effecting
Peithin
Peithin, Peithiw = a. being open or plain
Pi
Pi = n. state of being in, a pie
Plith
Plith = n. the state of being blended
Poes
Poes = n. state of being
Preswyl
Preswyl = n. a being present or ready; a tarrying; habitation
Pryderiad
Pryderiad = n. a being anxious
Sef
Sef = a. certain, being true, conj. that is to say; namely
Swm
Swm = n. state of being together
Treigledig
Treigledig = a. being revolved, revolving
Trychiedig
Trychiedig = a. being cut, truncated
Uch
Uch = n. a sigh, a. being over; upper, prep. above, over, adv. above
Uchafed
Uchafed = a. being over, upper
Wb
Wb = n. the state of being expelled, interj. out, avaunt, ho!
Wp
Wp = n. a state of being out or up
Wr
Wr = n. a state of being on or at
Yb
Yb = n. a state of being over, up, or out
Yd
Yd = n. what is; being; corn, adv. it; that; doth; that it
Yn
Yn = n. state of being in, prep. in, at, into; for
Ystlyniol
Ystlyniol = a. being associated
Ystlysgam
Ystlysgam = a. being lop-sided
Being Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Theological and Philosophical Biography and Dictionary |
Being
That which is. In Plato , it refers to the classification concepts or the intelligible universal characteristics of things, the Ideas or Forms. In Aristotle and scholasticism, it refers to particular existing and developing things and rational or conceptual being, i.e., true statements that have a mental existence as contents of minds. In Heidegger and the existentialists, it distinguishes between "being" (the thing as it is) and "Being" (the thing it will become). See Necessary being and Supreme Being
That which is. In Plato , it refers to the classification concepts or the intelligible universal characteristics of things, the Ideas or Forms. In Aristotle and scholasticism, it refers to particular existing and developing things and rational or conceptual being, i.e., true statements that have a mental existence as contents of minds. In Heidegger and the existentialists, it distinguishes between "being" (the thing as it is) and "Being" (the thing it will become). See Necessary being and Supreme Being
Being Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
Being (lifeform)
hasu
hasu
| English - Klingon |
being
n. Dep - only non-humanoid beings
n. Dep - only non-humanoid beings
| Phobia |
Eremophobia
Fear of being oneself or of lonliness
Fear of being oneself or of lonliness
Being Definition from Religion & Spirituality Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary |
Ahava
essence; being; generation
essence; being; generation
Joshah
being; forgetting; owing
Being Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Being
- Disambiguation: For spiritual or religious beingness, see Ego (spirituality).
The nature of being varies by philosophy, giving different interpretations in the frameworks of Aristotle, materialism, idealism, existentialism, Islam, and Marxism.
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