being

/หˆbiล‹/
noun
  1. 1

    A living creature.

  2. 2

    The state or fact of existence, consciousness, or life, or something in such a state.

  3. 3

    That which has actuality (materially or in concept).

  4. 4

    One's basic nature, or the qualities thereof; essence or personality.

  5. 5

    An abode; a cottage.

conjunction
  1. 1

    Given that; since.

Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/being