p. pr. | 1. | Existing. |
n. | 1. | Existence, as opposed to nonexistence; state or sphere of existence. |
2. | That which exists in any form, whether it be material or spiritual, actual or ideal; living existence, as distinguished from a thing without life; | |
3. | Lifetime; mortal existence. | |
4. | An abode; a cottage. | |
adv. | 1. | Since; inasmuch as. |
Noun | 1. | being - the state or fact of existing; "a point of view gradually coming into being"; "laws in existence for centuries" Antonyms: nonbeing - the state of not being |
2. | ![]() Synonyms: organism |