n.
Pronunciation: ' b ē (-i) ŋ
Function: noun
Date: 14th century
1 a : the quality or state of having existence b (1) : something conceivable as existing (2) : something that actually exists (3) : the totality of existing things c : conscious existence : LIFE
2 : the qualities that constitute an existent thing : ESSENCE especially : PERSONALITY
3 : a living thing especially : PERSON