existed; existing; exists
Definition of exist
1a
: to have real being whether material or spiritual
did unicorns exist the largest galaxy known to exist
b
: to have being in a specified place or with respect to understood limitations or conditions
strange ideas existed in his mind
2
: to continue to be
racism still exists in society
3a
: to have life or the functions of vitality
we cannot exist without oxygen
b
: to live at an inferior level or under adverse circumstances
the hungry existing from day to day
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The first known use of exist was circa 1568
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