been
Pronunciations (6)
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/ˈbɪn/
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[ˈbɪn]
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/ˈbiːn/
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[ˈbɪi̯n]
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/ˈbɛn/
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[ˈbɛn]
Verb
remote past form of be.
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He been had that job.
We been knew they was doing this.
More examples (1)
She was disloyal, Casper was disloyal, so them muthafuckas gotta go. Like you said[,] we been knew we was going to have to kill Frost, so let's do it and Light too.” Star said. “Say no more. I'ma handle Kisha myself.” Max said walking to the door.
Verb
Synonym of be (infinitival sense).
Usage- Rare
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It useta been five foot long.
"Bones", says he, "I tink dey's a-goin' to been a war ober de Alabamy question[…]
More examples (2)
Yur a boald 'un to tell the missus theer to hur feeace as how ya wur 'tossicatit whan ya owt to been duing yur larful business.
[…]But one time it use' to been so cold right first of the winter.