Being (disambiguation)

The word being is the present participle of the verb "to be" and is often used to refer to existence or the state of existing.

The term being can also typically refer to a being, which is generally considered a conscious or sentient entity. Examples of beings include:

• Non-human intelligent beings, such as alleged aliens, gods, demons, and other spiritual entities.
• Cryptids, which are hidden or elusive terrestrial animals, often discussed in cryptozoology.
• Non-terrestrial life, encompassing alleged alien fauna or flora found on other planets.
• Exotic beings, a proposed category that includes interdimensional beings, cryptids, non-terrestrial fauna, and other entities discussed in cosmic disclosure.

For philosophical and metaphysical uses of the term, see ontology or existence.