Exist

/ɪɡˈzɪst/

Meaning & Definition

verb
to have actual being; to be real.
Dinosaurs no longer exist on Earth.
to live; to have life.
Many species of animals exist in the rainforest.
to continue to be; to last.
Some traditions exist for centuries.
to occur or be present.
Problems exist in every organization.
to be found; to have a presence.
The solution to this issue does not exist yet.

Etymology

From Latin 'existere' meaning 'to emerge, to become, to appear.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

existential crisis
A moment of questioning the meaning or value of one's life.
to exist in a vacuum
To be in isolation from other influences or elements.
to exist for someone
To have significance or meaning in someone's life.

Related Words

existence
The state of having being or reality.
existent
Having existence; being.
existential
Relating to existence.

Slang Meanings

To be present or involved
He wasn't just a spectator; he was existing in the moment.
To live life fully
She's all about existing, not just surviving.