exist

verb
/ɪɡˈzɪst/

Meaning

to have being or reality; to be present
to have actual being; to be real or present

Example Sentences

Dinosaurs existed millions of years ago.

Dinosaurs no longer exist on Earth.

Example Expressions

exist in name only

Synonyms

be, live, occur, happen, survive, endure
Entry 1
be, live, occur, happen
Entry 2
live, survive, endure, be

Antonyms

disappear, vanish, cease, perish
Entry 1
disappear, vanish, cease
Entry 2
perish, disappear, vanish

Collocations

exist naturally, exist peacefully, exist independently, exist together, exist in harmony, still exist, continue to exist, exist only, exist in reality
Entry 1
exist naturally, exist peacefully, exist independently, exist together, exist in harmony
Entry 2
still exist, continue to exist, exist only, exist in reality

Related Vocabularies

to strip away possessions, rights, or assets; to rid oneself of
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to observe an occasion with festivities or respect
to search a place roughly and steal or damage things
To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve or ease.

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