Being

n. 1. Existence, as opposed to non-existence; existence in fact or in thought. In Him we live, and move, and have our being. Acts xvii. 28. 2. That which exists in any way, whether it be material or spiritual, whether it be actual or ideal; as, human beings; spiritual beings; the beings of the mind. What a sweet being is an honest mind! Beau. & Fl.

3. A living existence, as distinguished from a thing without life.
4. Lifetime; mortal existence. [Obs.]

Claudius, thou Wast follower of his fortunes in his being. Webster, 1654. ☞ This [being] applies to every thing which exists in any way, whether as substance or accident, whether actually or potentially, whether in the nature of things or only in our notions. Monboddo.