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exist
[ig-zist]
verb (used without object)
to have actual being; be.
The world exists, whether you like it or not.
to have life or animation; live.
to continue to be or live.
Belief in magic still exists.
to have being in a specified place or under certain conditions; be found; occur.
Hunger exists in many parts of the world.
to achieve the basic needs of existence, as food and shelter.
He's not living, he's merely existing.
exist
/ ɪɡˈzɪst /
verb
to have being or reality; to be
to eke out a living; stay alive; survive
I can barely exist on this wage
to be living; live
to be present under specified conditions or in a specified place
sharks exist in the Pacific
philosophy
to be actual rather than merely possible
to be a member of the domain of some theory, an element of some possible world, etc
to have contingent being while free, responsible, and aware of one's situation
Other Word Forms
- existing adjective
- exister noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of exist1
Example Sentences
“The conflict does not exist, it is being manufactured by the United States,” Moncada said.
Observations from high latitudes are needed to clarify these internal flow patterns and refine existing models.
In his report, Commissioner for Standards Martin Jelley said Baroness D'Souza's actions "may harm the House by eroding public trust in parliamentarians and in institutions which exist to serve the public interest".
That range likely reflects what services and screening practices exist in each area, researchers said.
Meanwhile, many companies moved to refinance their existing debt this summer.
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