Meaning & Definition of word "Being"

Being

/ˈbiːɪŋ/

1. the nature or essence of a person or thing; existence.
- Example: Her research explores the concept of human being in philosophical terms.
2. a living creature; an entity with life.
- Example: Every being has the right to live in peace and harmony.
3. the quality of having existence; reality.
- Example: The discovery of new species challenges our understanding of being and biodiversity.
4. a state of existence or awareness.
- Example: He spoke about the struggle of being in a fast-paced world.

1. the present participle of 'be', indicating existence or occurrence.
- Example: She is always being supportive of her friends.

Middle English, from Old English 'beon' which means 'to be'.

human being:

A member of the species Homo sapiens; a person.

being alive:

The state of having life.

being oneself:

To act or behave in a manner true to one's character.

exist:

To have existence, especially under conditions of life.

essence:

The intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something.

entity:

Something that exists as a particular and discrete unit.

Meaning: The vibe or essence of a person.

Example Sentence: She's got such a positive being about her.

Meaning: Referring to someone in a silly or light-hearted way.

Example Sentence: That little being over there is so cute!