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beings

noun

Form of being , plural of being.

Simple meaning

A living creature.

Pronunciation

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beeingz

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈbiɪŋz

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Definition

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noun

  1. plural of being

    A living creature.

  2. plural of being

    A living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently

  3. plural of being

    The state or fact of existing

  4. plural of being

    The state or fact of existence, consciousness, or life, or something in such a state.

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Living

living beings

Existing

supernatural beings

Existence

sentient beings

Other combinations

human beingsspiritual beingsrational beingsintelligent beingssocial beings

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Compound terms

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  • human beingsnounCompound term

    All of the living human inhabitants of the earth.

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