Definitions for Being
ˈbi ɪŋBe·ing

Princeton's WordNet(3.33 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. being, beingness, existence(noun)

   the state or fact of existing

   "a point of view gradually coming into being"; "laws in existence for centuries"

2. organism, being(noun)

   a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently

Wiktionary(3.75 / 4 votes)Rate this definition:

1. being(Noun)

   A living creature.

   Etymology: Originated 1250–1300 from Middle English being; see be + -ing.

2. being(Noun)

   The state or fact of existence, consciousness, or life, or something in such a state.

   Etymology: Originated 1250–1300 from Middle English being; see be + -ing.

3. being(Noun)

   That which has actuality (materially or in concept).

   Etymology: Originated 1250–1300 from Middle English being; see be + -ing.

4. being(Noun)

   One's basic nature, or the qualities thereof; essence or personality.

   Etymology: Originated 1250–1300 from Middle English being; see be + -ing.

5. being(Conjunction)

   Given that; since.

   Etymology: Originated 1250–1300 from Middle English being; see be + -ing.

Webster Dictionary(2.15 / 7 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Being

   of Be

2. Being

   existing

3. Being(noun)

   existence, as opposed to nonexistence; state or sphere of existence

4. Being(noun)

   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

5. Being(noun)

   lifetime; mortal existence

6. Being(noun)

   an abode; a cottage

7. Being(adverb)

   since; inasmuch as

Freebase(2.20 / 5 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Being

   Being is an extremely broad concept encompassing objective and subjective features of reality and existence. Anything that partakes in being is also called a "being", though often this use is limited to entities that have subjectivity. So broad a notion has inevitably been elusive and controversial in the history of philosophy, beginning in western philosophy with attempts among the pre-Socratics to deploy it intelligibly. As an example of efforts in recent times, Heidegger adopted German terms like Dasein to articulate the topic. Several modern approaches build on such continental European exemplars as Heidegger, and apply metaphysical results to the understanding of human psychology and the human condition generally. By contrast, in mainstream Analytical philosophy the topic is more confined to abstract investigation, in the work of such influential theorists as W. V. O. Quine, to name one of many. One most fundamental question that continues to exercise philosophers is put by William James: "How comes the world to be here at all instead of the nonentity which might be imagined in its place? ... from nothing to being there is no logical bridge."

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(1.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Being

   bē′ing, n. existence: substance: essence: any person or thing existing.—adj. Bē′ing, existing, present.—adj. Bē′ingless.—n. Bē′ingness. [From the pr.p. of Be.]

Dictionary of Nautical Terms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. being

   See BING.

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. being

   A living healthy human or universal soul with the ability to act and function with a body, brain, conscience, consciousness, heart, memory, mind, spirit, soul and subconscious.

   A human being is a gift which we all value and respect and know we all walk this earth together and value every human being.

   Submitted by MaryC on March 9, 2020  

2. being

   Verb form of the word be.

   Being loved, healthy and happy is a gift.

   Submitted by MaryC on April 24, 2020  

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Being' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #102

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Being' in Written Corpus Frequency: #186

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Being' in Nouns Frequency: #1003

Anagrams for Being »

1. binge

2. begin

How to pronounce Being?

1. Alex

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Being in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Being in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of Being in a Sentence

1. Patrick Robataille:

   It's a huge load on the system, as well as being a huge stress on patients and their families.

2. Aleister Crowley:

   Existence, as we know it, is full of sorrow. To mention only one minor point every man is a condemned criminal, only he does not know the date of his execution. This is unpleasant for every man. Consequently every man does everything possible to postpone the date, and would sacrifice anything that he has if he could reverse the sentence. Practically all religions and all philosophies have started thus crudely, by promising their adherents some such reward as immortality. No religion has failed hitherto by not promising enough the present breaking up of all religions is due to the fact that people have asked to see the securities. Men have even renounced the important material advantages which a well-organized religion may confer upon a State, rather than acquiesce in fraud or falsehood, or even in any system which, if not proved guilty, is at least unable to demonstrate its innocence. Being more or less bankrupt, the best thing that we can do is to attack the problem afresh without preconceived ideas. Let us begin by doubting every statement. Let us find a way of subjecting every statement to the test of experiment. Is there any truth at all in the claims of various religions Let us examine the question.

3. Sandile Malinga:

   This is an argument we hear often and is largely as a result of the public not being able to make the link between the benefits of space investment against addressing society's needs, africa has immense challenges with poverty, hunger and access to potable water which can all be diminished through investment in space.

4. President Eric Barron:

   This evidence, which is still being gathered by the State College Police, is appalling, offensive and inconsistent with our community’s values. This is not only completely unacceptable behavior, but also potentially criminal.

5. German Chancellor Angela Merkel:

   And Germany is ready for this solidarity and committed to it. Germany's wellbeing depends on Europe being well.

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