Junior Vocab icon - Happy Diwali! Junior Vocab

Been Meaning for Kids

What Does Been Mean?

Verb

  • To have existed or occurred in the past.
  • Used to indicate that something happened at some time before now.

Been — Full Explanation

"Been" is a word we use to say that something has happened before. Like when you say, 'I have been to the park,' it means you went to the park at some time in the past.

Search another word

Been Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
बना (bana)

bana

है (hai)

hai

रहा (raha)

raha

kannada
ಆಗಿದ್ದ (Āgidda)

Agidda

ಆಗಿದ್ದೆ (Āgiddē)

Agidde

ಇದ್ದೆ (Iddē)

Idde

bengali
হয় (hoy)

hoy

ছিল (chhilo)

chhilo

হয়েছিল (hoye chhilo)

hoye chhilo

spanish
sido en español

sido

ha sido en español

ha sido

estuvo en español

estuvo

Been in Sentences

  • I have been to the park.
  • She has been my friend for a long time.
  • He has been playing outside.
  • They have been waiting for the bus.
  • We have been learning about animals.

💬 Been Chat: Listen In!

The Mango Festival Conversation

Ria: "Have you ever been to the mango festival, Arjun?"

Arjun: "No, I haven't! What's it like?"

Ria: "It's so colorful! There are mangoes everywhere, and everyone is so happy."

Arjun: "Wow! I love mangoes! I wish I could have been there."

Maya (Mom): "You know, Arjun, you can still go next year. It's not too late."

Arjun: "Really? I want to go! I want to taste all the different mango dishes!"

Ria:beenfun. You’ll feel like you’ve to a magic place!" "Yes! You’ll have so much

Frequently Asked Questions About Been

What does 'been' mean?
'Been' is a word that shows something has happened in the past. For example, if you say, 'I have been to the park,' it means you went to the park before.
How do you pronounce 'been'?
You can say 'been' like 'bin' or 'bean.' Both ways are correct!
What is the origin of the word 'been'?
The word 'been' comes from an old English word 'beon,' which means 'to be' or 'to exist.' It has been used for a very long time!
What is the meaning of 'been' in Hindi?
The word 'been' in Hindi is 'रहा' (Rahā).

Facts & Quotes About Been

Fact: The word 'been' is a form of the verb 'to be' and helps us talk about things that have happened in the past.
Proverb: "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." - This means that every big task starts with a small action.
Quote: "To be or not to be, that is the question." - William Shakespeare