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be·ing
 being
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- pronunciation:
- bi
Ing
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the state or fact of living or existing.
The first plants came into being in the ocean.- synonyms:
- actuality, entity, existence, life
- antonyms:
- nonbeing
- similar words:
- animateness, fact, living, presence, reality, subsistence
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| definition 2: |
any living creature, or something resembling a living creature, such as a spirit or ghost.
Dolphins are intelligent beings.The painting depicts the Holy Family surrounded by heavenly beings.- synonyms:
- creature
- similar words:
- animal, beast, earthling, human, individual, life, man, mortal, person, soul, the living
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| definition 3: |
essential or fundamental character; whole self.
- synonyms:
- core, nature, soul, spirit
- similar words:
- essence, psyche, quiddity, substance
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| related words: |
identity, organism, party, thing |
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