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“Been” or “Bin” or “Bine”

been / bin / bine are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

been b·IH·n

  • verbhave the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun).
  • verbbe identical to; be someone or something.
  • verboccupy a certain position or area; be somewhere.
  • verbhappen, occur, take place.
  • verbwork in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function.
  • verbspend or use time.
  • verbhave life, be alive.
  • verbto remain unmolested, undisturbed, or uninterrupted -- used only in infinitive form.

bin b·IH·n

  • nouna container; usually has a lid.
  • nounthe quantity contained in a bin.
  • verbstore in bins.

bine

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

Usage

Examples in context

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“been”

  • The line had been built on the course of…
  • …of the Town had previously been hosted by Brenda Nelson, who…
  • Until then, Lithuania had been the last pagan kingdom in…
  • …of Pete Rose, who had been banned from baseball for life…
  • …cooperation from some groups has been problematic for the peace process.
  • …Rangers were reported to have been killed in Virunga National Park.
  • …rookie goalscoring record which had been set by Steve Zakuani in
  • …All-for-Ireland League but who had been lost his seat in North…
  • The Foundation claims to have been founded in 2006 and that…
  • While militias have long been common in the Kivus, particularly…

“bin”

  • …drummer Martínez was replaced by Bin Valencia.
  • …the 7th-century Muslim commander Khalid bin al-Walid (592–642 AD).
  • Prime Minister: Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani
  • Category:Prince Mohammad bin Salman League players
  • Bin Express - roundabout (4 coupons).
  • …Arms Trader and Merchant Mohammed-Ali bin Haidar Marafi.
  • Emir: Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
  • Sheikh Saif Bin Mohamed Bin Butti Al Hamed…
  • …Domini (Easter II), : Ich bin ein guter Hirt, BWV 85.
  • Bayume Mohamed Husen (born Mahjub bin Adam Mohamed; 22 February 1904…

“bine”

No example sentences found for this spelling.

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