being being /ˈbiːɪŋ/

noun

1. () The state or fact of existing  ( beingness , face of the earth , being , existence )
   the state or fact of existing
    A point of view gradually coming into being
   a point of view gradually coming into being
    Laws in existence for centuries
   laws in existence for centuries
    He appeared on the face of the earth one day
   he appeared on the face of the earth one day
   
2. () A living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently  ( being , organism )
   a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
    Every organism, from the tiniest bacteria to the largest whale, plays a role in the ecosystem.
   Every organism, from the tiniest bacteria to the largest whale, plays a role in the ecosystem.