What does EXIST mean?

Dictionary Entry: Exist 1. Parts of Speech

Exist is a verb.

2. Definitions

Exist means to be or have reality or actuality. It refers to the state of being alive or present, or to the fact of being.

3. Pronunciations

US: ig-zist

UK: ig-zist

4. Origin and Usage

The word exist comes from the Latin word existere, which means "to come forth, appear, or arise." It has been in use since the 15th century. Exist is a common word in English and is used in a variety of contexts, from philosophy and science to everyday conversation.

5. Synonyms

Some synonyms for exist include: be, live, survive, occur, happen, take place, come about, transpire, and subsist.

6. Related Words

Words related to exist include: being, essence, and alive.

7. Example Sentences

• Do ghosts exist or are they just a myth?
• Many species of animals that once existed are now extinct.
• She exists on a diet of fruits and vegetables.
• The company no longer exists; it went bankrupt last year.
• Its hard to believe that such beauty exists in the world.