What's the difference between being and were?

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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Were


Definition:

  • (v. t. & i.) To wear. See 3d Wear.
  • (n.) A weir. See Weir.
  • (v. t.) To guard; to protect.
  • () The imperfect indicative plural, and imperfect subjunctive singular and plural, of the verb be. See Be.
  • (n.) A man.
  • (n.) A fine for slaying a man; the money value set upon a man's life; weregild.

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