Being: Definition of being noun in Oxford Advanced

Definition of being noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. Learn the meaning, synonyms, and examples of the word being , which can refer to the state of existence, a living thing, or a person. Compare being with related terms such as existence, actuality, and essence. A being is any living creature, from a person to a bug. Being also refers to the state of existing. Being definition: The state or quality of having existence.