exist (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzɪst/
Definition
To have actual reality or being; to be found or known.
Examples
The belief that ghosts exist is common in some cultures.
Does life exist on other planets?
Many people believe that true love exists.
How to Use exist
- exist in (prepositional phrase)
- To be present or found within a particular place, state, or context. — "The greatest challenges often exist in the simplest of problems."
- exist for (prepositional phrase)
- To have a purpose or reason for being. — "Some people feel they exist only for their children."
- come into existence (idiom)
- To begin to exist; to be created or formed. — "The internet came into existence in the latter half of the 20th century."
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