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been

Pronunciation: /ˈbɪn/

The English word “been” has 2 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. remote past form of be.
  2. Synonym of be (infinitival sense).

Etymology

From Middle English been (past participle), from Old English (ġe)bēon. By surface analysis, be + -en.

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