existing (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/

Definition

Actually in existence; present or found.

Examples

• The company is updating its existing software to a new version.

• We need to consider the existing laws before making any changes.

• She has a lot of experience with existing clients.

How to Use existing

existing X (collocation)

The thing (X) that is currently present or in operation. — "We need to improve the existing system."

Synonyms of existing

Words with a similar meaning to existing:

• current
• present
• actual
• established

Antonyms of existing

Words with the opposite meaning to existing:

• nonexistent
• hypothetical

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