[bee-ing] 
| 1. | the fact of existing; existence (as opposed to nonexistence). |
| 2. | conscious, mortal existence; life: Our being is as an instantaneous flash of light in the midst of eternal night. |
| 3. | substance or nature: of such a being as to arouse fear. |
| 4. | something that exists: inanimate beings. |
| 5. | a living thing: strange, exotic beings that live in the depths of the sea. |
| 6. | a human being; person: the most beautiful being you could imagine. |
| 7. | (initial capital letter ) God. |
| 8. | Philosophy.
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| 9. | Nonstandard. since; because; considering that (often fol. by as, as how, or that): Being it's midnight, let's go home. Being as how you cooked supper, I'll do the dishes. |