What's the difference between been and being?

Been


Definition:

  • (p. p.) of Be
  • () The past participle of Be. In old authors it is also the pr. tense plural of Be. See 1st Bee.

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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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