What's the difference between are and being?

Are


Definition:

  • () The present indicative plural of the substantive verb to be; but etymologically a different word from be, or was. Am, art, are, and is, all come from the root as.
  • (n.) The unit of superficial measure, being a square of which each side is ten meters in length; 100 square meters, or about 119.6 square yards.

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Being


Definition:

  • (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Be
  • (p. pr.) Existing.
  • (n.) Existence, as opposed to nonexistence; state or sphere of existence.
  • (n.) That which exists in any form, whether it be material or spiritual, actual or ideal; living existence, as distinguished from a thing without life; as, a human being; spiritual beings.
  • (n.) Lifetime; mortal existence.
  • (n.) An abode; a cottage.
  • (adv.) Since; inasmuch as.

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