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   Ex·ist

   /iɡˈzist/

   

   verb

   • 1. have objective reality or being: "there existed no organization to cope with espionage" Similar livebe alivebe livinghave lifebreathedraw breathbehave beinghave existencebe extant
   • ▪ be found, especially in a particular place or situation: "two conflicting stereotypes of housework exist in popular thinking today" Similar prevailoccurbe foundbe met withbe in existenceremainobtaincontinuelastendurebe the case
   • 2. live, especially under adverse conditions: "only a minority of people exist on unemployment benefits alone" Similar survivesubsistlivestay alivesupport oneselfeke out a livingeke out an existencemanagemake dokeep goingstruggle alongscrape bykeep one's head above watermake ends meetinformal:get bykeep the wolf from the door

   Word Origin early 17th century: probably a back-formation from existence.

   Scrabble Points: 12

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   Definition of exist verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   verb (used without object) to have actual being; be: The world exists, whether you like it or not. to have life or animation; live. to continue to be or live: Belief in magic still exists. Synonyms: remain, stay, endure, last, persist, survive, abide.

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   exist meaning, definition, what is exist: to happen or be present in a particular ...: Learn more.

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   exist /ɪgˈzɪst/ verb

   exists; existed; existing

   exist

   /ɪgˈzɪst/

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   adjective

   •ignore existing problems

   •making changes to the existing structure [=the structure that is there now]

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   to be real or present: Do you think that fairies exist? Poverty still exists in this country. Fewer examples. the team spirit that exists at this club. Doubt still exists about whether he will be fit to play. If the problem still exists, please contact our head office. The virus no longer exists.

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   to have being in a specified place or under certain conditions; be found; occur: Hunger exists in many parts of the world. to achieve the basic needs of existence, as food and shelter: He's not living, he's merely existing. Latin ex ( s) istere to exist, appear, emerge, equivalent. to ex- ex - 1 + sistere to stand.

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   Exist definition, to have actual being; be: The world exists, whether you like it or not. See more.