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  1. 04-Jan-2009, 15:25 #1
    ramsubramaniang
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    Default Usage of Being

    Hi,

    I've some problem in the usage of being. Can you explain the usage of the same?

    Thanks in advance
    Ram
  2. 04-Jan-2009, 17:50 #2
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    Default Re: Usage of Being

    It depends on whether you are using it as a verb or a noun.

    verb
    He was being a snot.
    noun
    He is a human being.
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