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been Definition and Meaning in English (been definition)

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Been definition: The past participle form of the verb 'to be', used primarily to construct perfect tenses, indicating a state or action that occurred or existed over a period of time up to the present or a specific point in the past.

Definitions of Been

  1. 1verb

    The past participle form of the verb 'to be', used primarily to construct perfect tenses, indicating a state or action that occurred or existed over a period of time up to the present or a specific point in the past.

  2. 2verb

    Used in passive voice constructions to indicate that the subject is the recipient of an action, often implying completion or a state resulting from an action.

Example Sentences

casual

“I have been to Paris twice.”

business

“She has been working on this project all week.”

formal

“The package has been delivered.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivebe
present tenseam
third person singularis
past tensewas
present participlebeing

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

have been meaning toexpression

To have intended to do something for some time but not yet done it.

where have you been?expression

A common question asking about someone's absence or whereabouts.

it's been a whileexpression

An expression indicating that a long period of time has passed since something last occurred or was seen.

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What is the meaning of Been in English?▼
Been definition: The past participle form of the verb 'to be', used primarily to construct perfect tenses, indicating a state or action that occurred or existed over a period of time up to the present or a specific point in the past.
How do you translate 'Been' to English?▼
'Been' translates to 'been' in English. Been definition: The past participle form of the verb 'to be', used primarily to construct perfect tenses, indicating a state or action that occurred or existed over a period of time up to the present or a specific point in the past.
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