being
Translation
existence, creature, human, essence
Examples
A human being is a complex creature.
A human being is a complex creature.
The law came into being last year.
The law came into being last year.
She is the core of my being.
She is the core of my being.
Grammar Patterns
((as a countable noun)) a living creature A human being is a complex creature.
((as an uncountable noun)) existence The law came into being last year.
((as an uncountable noun)) the essential nature of a person She is the core of my being.
Similar Words
Synonyms: creature, entity, existence, essence
Etymology
From the present participle/gerund of the verb 'to be'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the state of 'be'-ing, or something that 'is'. This connects to its meanings of existence and creature.