Beings: meaning, definitions and examples

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beings

 

[ หˆbiหษชล‹z ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

human existence

Beings refer to living creatures, especially humans. It signifies the state of existing or living. Beings can also refer to supernatural entities or creatures from other planets.

Synonyms

creatures, entities, individuals.

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Word Description / Examples
beings

Often used in a general sense to refer to living creatures, typically highlighting their existence or nature. Can encompass both humans and other life forms.

  • We must respect all living beings on this planet.
  • Ancient myths talk about supernatural beings with extraordinary powers.
individuals

Typically refers to single human beings, often emphasizing their distinct identities and personal attributes. Used in both formal and informal contexts.

  • Each individual has the right to freedom and equality.
  • The survey was conducted among 500 individuals.
creatures

Commonly used to refer to animals or imaginary beings, often highlighting physical characteristics or behavior. It can sometimes have a slight negative or mysterious connotation when referring to non-human entities.

  • The forest is home to many strange creatures.
  • Scientists discovered a new deep-sea creature.
entities

Used in a more formal, abstract sense to refer to something that exists as a distinct and independent unit. This can apply to both living and non-living things, including organizations and concepts.

  • The company merged with another entity last year.
  • In philosophy, we discuss the nature of various entities in the universe.

Examples of usage

  • Human beings are the most intelligent species on Earth.
  • The beings from outer space have advanced technology.
  • She believed in the existence of spiritual beings.
Context #2 | Noun

philosophical

In philosophy, beings can refer to any entity that exists in reality, whether tangible or intangible. It is a fundamental concept in metaphysics.

Synonyms

entities, existents.

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Word Description / Examples
beings

Best used when referring to living creatures or organisms, often in a more philosophical or abstract context.

  • Human beings are highly intelligent and capable of expressing deep emotions
  • The novel explores the relationships between different sentient beings
entities

Appropriate for referring to distinct and definable units, which can be either living or non-living, often in formal, technical, or scientific contexts.

  • The company is a separate legal entity from its founders
  • The study classified various celestial entities in the galaxy
existents

Generally used in philosophical discussions to refer to things that have existence, often in a more abstract or theoretical context.

  • Philosophers debate the nature of existents and their properties
  • The concept of existents includes all that has being in any form

Examples of usage

  • The philosopher contemplated the nature of beings.
  • Beings are classified into different categories in metaphysics.

Translations

Translations of the word "beings" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น seres

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅ€เคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wesen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ makhluk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ัั‚ะพั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ istoty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅญ˜ๅœจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รชtres

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ seres

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท varlฤฑklar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กด์žฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุงุฆู†ุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bytosti

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bytosti

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅญ˜ๅœจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bitja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ verur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ั€ัˆั–ะปั–ะบั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒกแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ varlฤฑqlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ seres

Etymology

The word 'beings' originated from the Old English word 'beon', which means 'to exist'. Over time, it evolved to refer to living creatures or entities that exist. The concept of beings has been explored in various philosophical and religious contexts, reflecting on the nature of existence and reality.