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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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