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Which are the state of being words?

"State of being" words are typically verbs that describe a condition, situation, or existence. They often express a feeling, state of mind, or physical condition.

Here are some common "state of being" verbs:

General:

* be (am, is, are, was, were, been) - the most common

* seem

* appear

* feel

* look

* sound

* taste

* smell

* become

* remain

* stay

* continue

Specific to feelings:

* love

* hate

* fear

* enjoy

* worry

* believe

* know

* understand

* doubt

* hope

* desire

Specific to physical states:

* sleep

* wake

* sit

* stand

* lie

* run

* walk

* fly

Note:

* Some verbs can be both "state of being" and action verbs depending on the context. For example, "think" can describe a state of mind ("I think about my future") or an action ("I think I'll go for a walk").

* Adjectives can also be used to describe states of being, but they modify nouns rather than acting as verbs. For example, "happy," "sad," "hungry," "tired," etc.

Let me know if you'd like more examples or want to explore specific categories of state of being verbs!

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