exist

verb

ex·ist | \ig-ˈzist

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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Synonyms & Antonyms for exist

Synonyms

be, breathe, live, subsist

Antonyms

depart, die, expire, pass away, perish, succumb

Examples of exist in a Sentence

She believes that ghosts really do exist. It's the largest galaxy known to exist. Does life exist on Mars? The Internet didn't exist then. We shouldn't ignore the problems that exist in our own community. Racism still exists in our society. The organization may soon cease to exist if more funding isn't provided.

Recent Examples on the Web

Groupon rejected a $6 billion acquisition offer from Google Inc. (No, Alphabet didn’t exist yet) in 2010 shortly going public with a valuation topping $16 billion in 2011. — Laine Higgins, WSJ, "The Score: The Business Week in 7 Stocks," 13 July 2018 If such a thing exists, it might be paid family leave—an issue that Pew reports is supported by 90% of Democrats and 75% of Republicans. — Kristen Bellstrom, Fortune, "Sandra Oh, Emmy Nomination, Wimbledon: Broadsheet July 13," 13 July 2018 While costume remains in the past, the set exists in the present (though equally adaptable in the imagination). — Demetrios Matheou, The Hollywood Reporter, "'The Lehman Trilogy': Theater Review," 13 July 2018 Stigma exists because people have been made to feel like mental and behavioral health challenges are personal character flaws, versus being like any other medical condition. — Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, "Portugal. The Man Advocate For Mental Health Awareness At Oregon Tour Stops: Exclusive," 12 July 2018 Instagram's Questions Sticker has only existed for 48 hours, but it's already been branded a mute-able offense. — Madeline Buxton, refinery29.com, ""Ask Me A Question" Is Not The Only Way To Use Instagram's Questions Sticker," 12 July 2018 Plenty of information exists about, say, the limits of comparison between the complex lives of human beings and the simple ones of giant sea insects. — Laurie Penny, Longreads, "Peterson’s Complaint," 12 July 2018 When the Petersons tied the knot, smartphones with digital cameras didn’t exist. — Lisa Maria Garza, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Couples married before 'Pinterest age' set to renew vows in farewell to Winter Park civic center," 12 July 2018 Currently, differences of 10 to 20 times among neighbors already exist and this leads to less turnover of for-sale housing inventory. — Elizabeth Marie Himchak, Pomerado News, "Real estate expert talks about potential impact of rent control," 12 July 2018

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