Been
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bɪn/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Been is a verb meaning past participle of be.
Meaning
past participle of be.
More Meanings
- (Southern US or African-American Vernacular) remote past form of be.
- (Southern US or African-American Vernacular, rare) Synonym of be (infinitival sense).
- (UK dialectal) plural of bee
- (obsolete) plural simple present of be.
Example Sentences
Postman been?
He been had that job.
It useta been five foot long.
All the fries have been eaten.
Synonyms for been
Depending on context, synonyms include be.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lent, beena, sent, observed, place, revealed.
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