# been, bin

> English homophone group · 2 words that sound the same · /bɪn/

These English words share one pronunciation but differ in spelling and meaning.

## The words

### been
*/bɪn/*
past participle of be.

### bin
*/bɪn/*
A box, frame, crib, or enclosed place, used as a storage container.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA); groups derived from IPA pronunciation. Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/homophones/been