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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

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