Exist

Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzɪst/

Exist (verb)

  1. To be real or to have life in the world.
  2. To have a life or to continue to be alive.
  3. To happen or take place in a certain situation or condition.

Examples

  • Many species exist in the ocean.
  • Some animals exist in harsh environments.

Common collocations: exist in nature, exist in society, exist in harmony, exist alongside, exist as an issue

Synonyms of Exist

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Exist

  • — to stop existing or coming to an end.
  • — to disappear completely from existence.