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Noun has-been has 1 sense
  1. has-been, back-number - someone who is no longer popular
    --1 is a kind of oldster, old person, senior citizen, golden ager

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Term: has been

Description:

The term "has been" is a verb phrase that functions as the present perfect tense of the verb "to be." It is typically used to describe someone or something that was once important, successful, or well-known, but is no longer in that state. The phrase can also refer to an action or event that occurred in the past but still has some relevance to the present.

Sense 1: Past Importance or Success

Part of speech: Verb phrase

Definition: Refers to someone or something that was once important, successful, or well-known but is currently not in that state.

Example sentence: The actor, who was a has been for many years, made a surprising comeback with his latest film.

Sense 2: Present Perfect Tense

Part of speech: Verb phrase

Definition: Indicates an action or event that occurred in the past but still has some relevance to the present.

Example sentence: She has been studying English for three years, and her fluency shows her commitment.

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