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verb co·ex·ist \ ˌkō-ig-ˈzist \
|Updated on: 20 Jun 2018

Definition of coexist

coexisted; coexisting; coexists
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
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coexistence

play \ˌkō-ig-ˈzi-stən(t)s\ noun
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coexistent

play \ˌkō-ig-ˈzi-stənt\ adjective

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Examples of coexist in a Sentence

  1. The species coexist in the same environment.

  2. Can the two countries peacefully coexist?

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First Known Use of coexist

1667

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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coexist Synonyms

Synonyms

accompany, attend, co-occur, coincide, concur, synchronize;

Near Antonyms

antedate, precede, predate;

follow, succeed;

Related Words

chance, hap, happen, transpire;

COEXIST Defined for English Language Learners

coexist

verb

Definition of coexist for English Language Learners

  • : to exist together or at the same time

  • : to live in peace with each other

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