Synonyms for being
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : bee-ing |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈbi ɪŋ |
Top 10 synonyms for being Other synonyms for the word being
Définition 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
- 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
Antonyms for being
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