Definition
Definition of been - Reverso English Dictionary
Auxiliary verb
1.
grammarused with 'have' to form perfect tenses
- She has been to the store.
2.
linguisticsindicates a completed action or state
- She has been to Paris.
Expressions with been
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already experienced it, so not eager to repeat it
Skydiving? Been there, done that.
impossible to prevent or avoid a situation
The accident couldn't have been helped due to the icy roads.
lift eyebrow to show surprise or interest
Her eyebrow has been raised at the unexpected news.
exist or be present for a long time
The old castle has been around for centuries.
have been tricked or deceived causing loss or embarrassment
You've been done by that scam artist again!
be tricked or fooled by someone or something
You thought it was real, but you've been had!
used to say unusual things have been happening
There have been strange goings-on in the empty house.
experienced or encountered something before
I've been there, seen that, nothing surprises me anymore.
express inability to change or prevent a situation
The accident could not have been helped by anyone.
feel different from usual because of illness or sadness
I haven't been myself lately; the flu and stress have worn me down.
long time passed since an event
It had been ages since we last met.
describes a very difficult or unpleasant experience
This week at work, it's been hell.
informal farewell showing enjoyment of time spent together
We had a great time, it's been real.
change or event is about to happen
A big announcement has been brewing at the company.
unexpected events can occur
Don't worry, stranger things have been known to happen.
rigged with hidden devices to cause harm or surprise
The house had been booby-trapped with hidden explosives.
the past event is left behind
With the apology, the page has been turned.
error occurred in a process or system
There has been a slip-up somewhere in the report.
feeling very tired from too much work
After months of overtime, there's been a burnout.
facts concealed to protect someone's interests
There's been a cover-up to protect the company's reputation.
unexpected problem or delay occurs
We were ready to leave, but there's been a hitch.
unexpected problem has happened
There's been a snag with the delivery.
in a romantic relationship with someone
They've been an item since last summer.
find oneself in a difficult or bad situation
After the storm, we've been screwed with no power.
Origin of been
Old English, beon (to be)
Terms with been included in their meaning
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order
having been tidied or organized
logistics
items that have been conveyed to a destination
state
not sealed or having been unsealed
politeness
expresses gratitude to someone who has been patient during a delay
purchase
something that has been purchased
termination
having been terminated or called off
blown up
having been subjected to an explosion
result
something that has been made better
deceased
having been caused to die
negotiation
proposal that has been made
publishing
material that has been printed
substitution
having been substituted with another
crime
having been stolen from
purchased items
items that have been purchased
flavor
having been sampled for flavor
caution
having been informed about possible danger
injury
having been cut or wounded by teeth
deception
having been deceived or tricked
mashed fruit
strawberries that have been mashed or ground
preserved food
fruit from which most water content has been removed
prune
plum that has been dried
result
final outcome after something has happened or been done
missing
having been removed or obliterated completely
additional
in addition to what has already been mentioned
Examples of been in a sentence
He has been working all day. He has been working here since 2010.
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- French:été, être, ...
- German:gewesen, ...
- Italian:stato, ...
- Spanish:haber, haber estado, ...
- Portuguese:estado, particípio passado de be usado em tempos compostos, ...
- Chinese:过, ...
- Japanese:いた, 行ったことがある, ...
- Arabic:كان, تستخدم للدلالة على إتمام الفعل أو الحالة, ...
- Hebrew:הָיָה, ...
- Russian:было, была, ...
- Ukrainian:була, ...
- Hindi:पूर्ण काल बनाने में प्रयुक्त रूप, रहा है, ...
Definition of be - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
descriptionlink someone or something with a quality or state
- The soup is hot.
2.
categorylink someone or something with a class or kind
- A whale is a mammal.
3.
grammarused with present participles to form continuous tenses
- She is reading a novel.
4.
identityshow that two things are the same
- Julia is the team captain.
5.
locationUK stay in a particular placeUK
- I'll be here all afternoon.
6.
yearsstate how old someone is
- My brother is sixteen.
7.
lifeexist or live
- After everything changed, she still wanted to be.
8.
eventshappen or take place
- The concert is tonight.
9.
passive voiceused with past participles to form the passive voice
- The book was written by an expert.
10.
clockUK used to indicate the time of dayUK
- It is 3 PM.
Auxiliary verb
1.
linguisticsform continuous clauses with a present participle
- She is reading by the window.
2.
grammarform passive clauses with a past participle
- The results were announced this morning.
3.
scheduleshow planned, expected, or required action with an infinitive
- You are to report by noon.
4.
plansform near future with going to
- We are going to leave soon.
5.
habitDated mark usual repeated action in some dialectsDated
- They be joking after class.
Expressions with be
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not be difficult
This math problem should be easy for you.
feel a need to drink
After the run, I was thirsty and needed water.
be near someone or socialize with them
She likes to be around her friends on weekends.
be at one's place of residence
I will be home by 6 PM.
derive from a particular source
His argument is based on scientific research.
finish or complete something
I will be done with my homework soon.
not know where you are or how to get somewhere
I be lost in the city at night.
scheduled to take place as planned
The concert is on for Saturday night.
I will be
I'll be there in 10 minutes..
be very fun or enjoyable
The party will be a blast!
become very popular or successful with people
The new video game will be a hit with teenagers.
actively participate in a game or sport
He wants to be a player in the local soccer team.
want to achieve or obtain something
She is after a promotion at work.
indicate that a very long time has passed since something happened
It has be ages since we last had a family holiday.
effort is justified by the outcome
After all the hard work, it will be all worth it.
be completely covered by something like earth or snow
The treasure was said to be buried in the sand.
have a high fever
She is burning up and needs to see a doctor.
stay calm and not get upset about something
She was cool about losing the game.
be ill or affected by a sickness
She's down with the flu this week.
covered with so much liquid that drops fall off
His clothes were dripping with water after the rain.
to be close to death
The old man is dying after a long illness.
have had enough of something
She was fed up with the long hours at work..
time passing quickly
The weekend is flying by too fast.
stay very focused on something and not look away
She was glued to her phone all night.
Origin of be
Old English, beon (to exist)
Examples of be in a sentence
The roads are icy tonight. A robin is a bird. Copper is a metal. We are waiting for the bus. Is he cooking dinner tonight? This is my final answer.
Mr. Lee is our new neighbor. We'll be at the hotel until Monday. She is in her office right now. Our daughter is five today. The twins are ten now. In that moment, he was simply glad to be. To be is enough for now. The meeting is at noon. The festival was last weekend. The tickets were checked at the entrance. A new bridge is being built across the river. It will be noon in ten minutes. What time is it in Tokyo? They are waiting outside the clinic. I was cooking when the lights went out. The windows are cleaned every week. A new bridge was built nearby. All staff are to attend the briefing at nine. The train is to depart from platform six. Are you going to call her tonight? I am going to start after lunch. She be singing in the kitchen. The kids be playing outside after dinner.
View all translations of be
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- French:être, être en train de, ...
- German:sein, zur Bildung der Verlaufsform, ...
- Italian:essere, per formare il progressivo, ...
- Spanish:ser, deber, ...
- Portuguese:estar, usar estar a mais infinitivo, ...
- Chinese:是, 在进行中, ...
- Japanese:ある性質や状態にあると示す, ている, ...
- Arabic:كَانَ, تَكْوِينُ الجُمْلَةِ الدّالَّةِ عَلَى الاِسْتِمْرار, ...
- Hebrew:לִהְיוֹת, פּוֹעַל עֵזֶר לִיצִירַת צוּרָה מְמֻשֶּׁכֶת, ...
- Russian:являться, продолженный вид, ...
- Ukrainian:бути, утворювати тривалий вид, ...
- Hindi:होना, रहा के साथ जारी क्रिया की रचना, ...
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