Antonyms for being

Grammar : Noun

Spell : bee-ing

Phonetic Transcription : ˈbi ɪŋ

Definition of being

Origin : c.1300, "condition, state, circumstances; presence, fact of existing," early 14c., existence," from be + -ing. Sense of "that which physically exists, person or thing" (e.g. human being) is from late 14c.

noun existence
noun essential nature
noun animate object

Example sentences :

That being impossible, none other was graceful; hence none other was to be considered.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

"Marvellous, indeed, is the mystery of our being," exclaimed Anaxagoras.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

If a servant complained of being abused, his master had no power to retain him.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

To Billy Brue was allotted the easiest as being the most probable route.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

Meantime the stronghold of Mauburn's optimism was being desperately stormed.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

He sat down in a chair, and stretched out his legs, with an air of being at home.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

His nephew was securely disposed of for the night, being fastened in his chamber.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

He was not by any means an ideal monk, but he was equally far from being a scandal.
Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge

Being under his care, it was his duty to keep it in good condition.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

Our hero listened with modest pleasure while it was being read.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

Synonyms for being

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