been
/biːn/
been
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A winged insect that collects nectar or pollen from flowers. Social bees also produce honey and beeswax.
"A bee is a flying insect."
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I have been to Paris twice.
I have been to Paris twice.
She has been working here for ten years.
She has been working here for ten years.
Where have you been all morning?
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How do you pronounce been?
been is pronounced [/biːn/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does been mean?
been means "been". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is been?
been is a Beginner-level word.
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Example: "I have been to Paris twice." — used to mean "been".
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