exist

verb
UK: /ɪɡˈzɪst/
US: /ɪɡˈzɪst/

  1. To be real or present.

    1. Does life exist on Mars? [ ] [ ]
    2. Some people believe that ghosts really exist, while others don't. [ ] [ ]

  2. To live, especially under difficult conditions or with very little money.

    1. They exist on very little income. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many people in developing countries exist in conditions of extreme poverty. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

live be occur prevail survive happen remain endure
exist adjective

  1. Relating to something that is currently happening or being used.

    1. The existing laws are sufficient. [ ] [ ]
    2. We need to improve the existing system rather than replace it. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "exist" in English means: To be real or present., To live, especially under difficult conditions or with very little money..

The phonetic transcription of "exist" is /ɪɡˈzɪst/ in British English and /ɪɡˈzɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "exist": live, be, occur, prevail, survive, happen, remain, endure.

Example usage of "exist": "Does life exist on Mars?". More examples on the page.