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Meaning of been
The primary meaning of the word "been" is the past participle of "be," used to form the present perfect and past perfect tenses.
Etymology of been
The word "been" originates from Old English "bēon," which is also the source of the modern English verb "be"
The past participle "been" has been used in English since the 15th century to form the present perfect and past perfect tenses
Synonyms
Definitions
- Used to form the present perfect tense, indicating an action that started in the past and continues up to the present moment
- * Used to form the past perfect tense, indicating an action that occurred before another action in the past
- * Used to describe a state of being or a condition that has existed at some point in the past
Usage Examples
- I have been to Europe several times, so I'm familiar with the culture
- * She had been studying French for three years before moving to Paris
- * They have been married for over 20 years and are still going strong
Antonyms
never existed
didn't happen
hasn't occurred
doesn't exist
isn't happening
won't happen
will never be
has never been
had never been
isn't going to be
never been present
never been around
never existed
didn't take place
hasn't taken place