Being
Be·ing
Being
p. pr.
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Existing.
A man who is being strangled.
While the article on Burns was being written.
Fresh experience is always being gained.
Being
n.
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Existence, as opposed to nonexistence; state or sphere of existence.
In Him we live, and move, and have our being.
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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 !
A Being of infinite benevolence and power.
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Lifetime; mortal existence. [Obs.]
Claudius, thou Wast follower of his fortunes in his being.
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An abode; a cottage. [Prov. Eng.]
It was a relief to dismiss them [Sir Roger's servants] into little beings within my manor.
Being
adv.
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Since; inasmuch as. [Obs. or Colloq.]
And being you have Declined his means, you have increased his malice.