being
US /ˈbiː.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈbiː.ɪŋ/

1.
2.
a human being
:
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Every living being deserves respect.
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She believes in the inherent goodness of all human beings.
1.
present participle of be
:
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He is being very quiet today.
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The house is being renovated.