existence

noun
UK: /ɪɡˈzɪstəns/
US: /ɪɡˈzɪstəns/

  1. The state of being real or alive.

    1. Does God have an existence in the real world? [ ] [ ]
    2. The scientist questioned the existence of life on other planets after reviewing the data. [ ] [ ]

  2. The way someone lives, especially when it is difficult or boring.

    1. He has a hard existence after the war. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many people in the world lead a marginal existence, struggling to survive on very little. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

being reality life survival

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "existence" in English means: The state of being real or alive., The way someone lives, especially when it is difficult or boring..

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

Synonyms for "existence": being, reality, life, survival.

Example usage of "existence": "Does God have an existence in the real world?". More examples on the page.