Definitions

1. noun

a person or animal whose characteristics, actions, or properties are being described or discussed

“The being in the room seemed to be watching me.”

2. verb

to exist or be in a particular state

“This plant being in the shade made it grow more slowly.”

3. present participle

being in a particular place or state

“The being in the corner of the room caught my eye.”

4. gerund

the process of existing or being in a particular state

“The being of life is a mystery.”