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being

[ ˈbiːɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb

Oxford 3000

^{Context #1 | Noun}

human existence

the state or quality of having existence or substance

Synonyms

essence, existence, presence

Examples of usage

Being is a fundamental concept in philosophy.
He pondered the meaning of his own being.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

living organism

an individual living thing

Synonyms

creature, entity, organism

Examples of usage

All living beings need food and water to survive.
The forest was teeming with various beings.

^{Context #3 | Verb}

existing

to exist or live

Synonyms

existing, living, surviving

Examples of usage

I think, therefore I am, is a famous quote about being.
She enjoys being in nature.

Translations

Translations of the word "being" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ser

🇮🇳 अस्तित्व

🇩🇪 Sein

🇮🇩 keberadaan

🇺🇦 існування

🇵🇱 istnienie

🇯🇵 存在 (そんざい)

🇫🇷 être

🇪🇸 ser

🇹🇷 varlık

🇰🇷 존재

🇸🇦 وجود

🇨🇿 bytí

🇸🇰 bytie

🇨🇳 存在 (cúnzài)

🇸🇮 bivanje

🇮🇸 vera

🇰🇿 болмыс

🇬🇪 არსებობა

🇦🇿 varlıq

🇲🇽 ser

Etymology

The word 'being' has its origins in Old English, where it was used to refer to existence or the state of being alive. Over time, it has evolved to encompass philosophical and metaphysical concepts related to existence and living organisms. The term has been a central theme in various philosophical debates and discussions about the nature of reality and consciousness.