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xist
Third Person
exists
Present Participle
existing
Past Tense
existed
Past Participle
existed
1
to have actual presence or reality, even if no one is thinking about it or noticing it
- Many believe that extraterrestrial life might exist somewhere in the universe.
- The ancient ruins exist as a testament to past civilizations.
- The concept of parallel universes is still debated but some argue that they exist.
- The fossil records provide evidence that these species once existed.
- Scientific research often seeks to determine whether certain phenomena exist.
Synonyms:
2
to live or continue to survive, often in difficult circumstances
- The refugees exist in harsh conditions while waiting for resettlement.
- The survivors exist on limited resources while rebuilding their lives.
- The family struggled to exist in the aftermath of the natural disaster.
- They exist in a state of constant vigilance due to the ongoing conflict.
- The impoverished communities exist with minimal access to basic necessities.