Being

/ˈbiːɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the nature or essence of a person or thing; existence.

Her research explores the concept of human being in philosophical terms.

a living creature; an entity with life.

Every being has the right to live in peace and harmony.

the quality of having existence; reality.

The discovery of new species challenges our understanding of being and biodiversity.

a state of existence or awareness.

He spoke about the struggle of being in a fast-paced world.

verb

the present participle of 'be', indicating existence or occurrence.

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.

The vibe or essence of a person.

She's got such a positive being about her.

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

That little being over there is so cute!