beings

be-ings · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of being; living creatures, especially those with consciousness.

  2. 2.

    Entities that exist, especially conscious or spiritual entities.

Forms

plural: beings

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    human beings — People; members of the human species.
  • •
    living beings — Any organism that is alive.
  • •
    sentient beings — Creatures capable of feeling and perception.
  • •
    supernatural beings — Entities beyond the natural world.

Related words

See also: being, creature, entity, human
Synonyms: creatures, entities, life forms, organisms

Etymology

From Old English bēon ("to be"), forming the present participle "being," with plural -s ending.