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Existence

noun
/ɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

Meaning

the fact or state of living or having objective reality; being alive
The state of being alive or having real presence.

Example Sentences

Scientists are searching for evidence of life's existence on other planets.

The existence of life on other planets is still uncertain.

Example Expressions

come into existence

Synonyms

being, presence, reality, actuality, life, survival
Entry 1
being, presence, reality, actuality
Entry 2
being, presence, reality, life, survival

Antonyms

nonexistence, absence, death, void, nothingness, extinction
Entry 1
nonexistence, absence, death, void
Entry 2
nonexistence, nothingness, extinction

Collocations

human existence, prove existence, existence of life, struggle for existence, existence proof
Entry 1
human existence, prove existence, existence of life
Entry 2
human existence, existence of life, struggle for existence, existence proof

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