Been: meaning, definitions and examples
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been
[ biหn ]
past participle
Been is the past participle of the verb 'to be.' It indicates a state of existence or presence that has occurred at some time in the past. It is often used to form perfect tenses.
Synonyms
been present, existed, occurred.
Examples of usage
- I have been working here for five years.
- She has been to Paris twice.
- They had been waiting for over an hour.
passive voice
In passive constructions, 'been' is used to indicate that an action has been performed on the subject by an agent. It focuses on the action rather than the doer.
Synonyms
happened, occurred, taken place.
Examples of usage
- The book has been read by many people.
- The project has been completed ahead of schedule.
- The cake had been eaten before I arrived.
Translations
Translations of the word "been" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเคนเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช gewesen
๐ฎ๐ฉ telah
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑัะฒ
- ะฑัะปะฐ
- ะฑัะปะธ
๐ต๐ฑ byล
- byลa
- byli
๐ฏ๐ต ใ ใฃใ
๐ซ๐ท รฉtรฉ
๐ช๐ธ sido
๐น๐ท olmuล
๐ฐ๐ท ์์๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงู
๐จ๐ฟ byl
- byla
- byli
๐ธ๐ฐ bol
- bola
- boli
๐จ๐ณ ๆฏ
๐ธ๐ฎ bil
- bila
- bili
๐ฎ๐ธ veriรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะพะปะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแงแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ olub
๐ฒ๐ฝ sido
Etymology
The word 'been' originates from the Old English 'beon', which has Germanic roots linked to the Proto-Germanic '*beunฤ ', meaning 'to be'. The transition from Old English to Middle English saw 'beon' evolve into 'ben', demonstrating a phonetic shift common in the language's development. As English transitioned into its modern form, 'been' became established as the past participle of 'to be', a verb that is central to English grammar. Its usage in perfect tenses signifies actions or states that are connected to the present moment, highlighting the importance of this word in everyday communication. This evolution reflects broader shifts in pronunciation and usage that have significantly shaped the English language.