Sekirov Dictionary

being

/ˈbiː.ɪŋ/

noun 5
conjunction 1
forms 1
phrases 3

noun5

A living creature.
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The state or fact of existence, consciousness, or life, or something in such a state.
- Claudius, thou / Wast follower of his fortunes in his being. — 1608
That which has actuality (materially or in concept).
One's basic nature, or the qualities thereof; essence or personality.
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(no longer used) An abode; a cottage.
- It was a relief to dismiss them [Sir Roger's servants] into little beings within my manor. — 1712

conjunction1

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Given that; since.
- ’Tis a hard matter therefore to confine them, being they are so various and many […]. — 2001

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