exist
to have actual being; be: The world exists, whether you like it or not.
to have life or animation; live.
Origin of exist
1Other words for exist
Other words from exist
- ex·ist·er, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for exist
/ (ɪɡˈzɪst) /
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
Origin of exist
1Derived forms of exist
- existing, adjective
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