As being similar

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We can think of an abstract noun as being similar to an abstract painting. Both abstract nouns and abstract art represent ideas instead of concrete objects.

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What is the grammatical function of "being" in "as being similar...."?

If we remove it, would the sentence still be grammatically correct and no change in the intended meaning?

CalifJim · Accepted Answer

JigneshbharatiWe can think of an abstract noun as being similar to an abstract painting.

You can start with the full phrase and reduce it by omitting words, but omitting only 'being' doesn't work well. 'being' is, as you know, the present participle of the verb 'be'.

We can think of it as something that is similar to a painting.
We can think of it as something ............ similar to a painting.
We can think of it as ...................... being similar to a painting.

Here's another one:

The attacker was described as someone who was male and wearing jeans.
The attacker was described as someone ................. male and wearing jeans.
The attacker was described as ......................... being male and wearing jeans.

The following past participles are all frequently followed by as being.

regarded, described, considered, represented, mentioned, recognized, reported, seen, interpreted, viewed

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