verb
been
verb
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The past participle of "be," used to form perfect and passive verb tenses.
"I have been to Paris twice."
"The report has been finished since Friday."
How to Use Been
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe form of "be" you use after "have/has/had" to talk about experiences or completed states.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "gone" — "I have been to Rome" means you visited and came back; "I have gone to Rome" implies you're still there.
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Etymology
From Old English beon, the infinitive form of "be," which later shifted to serve as its past participle.