been
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
past participle of be.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
All the fries have been eaten.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
remote past form of be.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “been” mean?
past participle of be.
Is “been” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.