coexist

co·ex·ist

verb \ˌkō-ig-ˈzist\

Definition of COEXIST

intransitive verb

1

: to exist together or at the same time

2

: to live in peace with each other especially as a matter of policy

— co·ex·is·tence \-ˈzis-tən(t)s\ noun

— co·ex·is·tent \-tənt\ adjective

Examples of COEXIST

1. The species coexist in the same environment.
2. Can the two countries peacefully coexist?

First Known Use of COEXIST

1667

Related to COEXIST

Synonyms: accompany, attend, coincide, concur, co-occur, synchronize

Related Words: chance, hap, happen, transpire

Near Antonyms: antedate, precede, predate; follow, succeed

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Rhymes with COEXIST

catechist, dadaist, exorcist, intertwist, preexist