Associations to the word «Being»

BEING, verb. Present participle of be

BEING, noun. A living creature.

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

BEING, noun. (philosophy) That which has actuality (materially or in concept).

BEING, noun. (philosophy) One's basic nature, or the qualities thereof; essence or personality.

BEING, noun. (obsolete) An abode; a cottage.

BEING, conjunction. (obsolete) Given that; since.

BEING A THING, verb. Present participle of be a thing

BEING THAT, conjunction. (idiomatic) (informal) since or because.

BEING, noun. The state or fact of existing; "a point of view gradually coming into being"; "laws in existence for centuries".

BEING, noun. A living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently.