Synonyms for

Been

Verb / bɪn / / bʌn / / bɪn / Another word for been — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

past participle of 'be', which means to exist or live

Synonyms & similar words

makeup personify embody differ cost comprise constitute represent live follow equal be exist existed lived occurred happened transpired arisen ensued followed resulted befallen betided befell betid come gone materialized appeared

Common collocations

  • have been
  • has been
  • had been
  • been to
  • been there
  • been doing
  • been working
  • been thinking

Word family

verb be

Usage note

'Been' is the past participle of the verb 'to be'. It is used with auxiliary verbs like 'have', 'has', or 'had' to form perfect tenses.

Example sentences

  1. I have been to the zoo.
  2. She has been sick for a week.
  3. They have been waiting for an hour.
  4. He has been a good friend to me.
  5. The flowers have been watered.

Quotes

  • I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do. - Leonardo da Vinci
  • The future is not some place we are going to, but one we are creating. The paths are not to be found, but made. And the activity of making them changes both the maker and their destination. - John Schaar
  • I have been up against tough competition all my life. I wouldn't know how to get along without it. - Walt Disney

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