Been or Being

Been is the past participle form of the verb be. It is used after have.
Being is the present participle form of the verb be. It is not used after have. Being is used after a form of be (is, am, are, was, were).

  • I have been to 15 countries.
  • The postman has already been.
  • You are being stupid.
  • She was being careful with her new shoes.