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Meaning of existed
The primary meaning of the word "existed" is to have been in existence or to have had a real existence.
Etymology of existed
The word "existed" comes from the verb "exist," which is derived from the Latin words "ex" (out) and "sistere" (to stand), and the past participle of "exist" is "existed."
Historically, the word "exist" has been used since the 15th century to describe the state of being or having a real existence.
Synonyms
been
lived
survived
thrived
flourished
persisted
endured
continued
remained
stayed
prevailed
subsisted
resided
dwelled
inhabited
occupied
belonged
happened
occurred
took place
transpired
befell
came to pass
arose
emerged
appeared
manifested
materialized
came into being
came into existence
Definitions
- The word "existed" is the past tense of the verb "exist," which means to have a real existence or to be present in a place or situation.
- Oxford Languages defines "existed" as having had a real existence, or having been present in a place or situation.
Usage Examples
- The ancient civilization existed for over 1,000 years before it disappeared.
- The company existed for decades before it was bought out by a larger corporation.
- The idea existed in theory, but it had never been put into practice.
Antonyms
ceased
stopped
ended
disappeared
vanished
died
perished
expired
terminated
abolished
eradicated
annihilated
destroyed
extinguished
eliminated
removed
dissolved
disbanded
collapsed
crumbled
faded
dwindled
waned
declined