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Meaning of exists
The primary meaning of the word "exists" is to have existence or reality.
Etymology of exists
The word "exists" comes from the Latin words "ex" meaning "out" and "sistere" meaning "to stand", which is also the source of the word "stand" and other related words
The Latin word "existere" is a combination of "ex" and "sistere", and it means "to stand out" or "to come into being"
The word "exists" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the state of having existence or reality
Synonyms
is
lives
resides
stays
abides
dwells
inhabits
prevails
subsists
survives
thrives
breathes
stays alive
remains
endures
persists
continues
lasts
stays in existence
has being
has existence
occurs
happens
be
lie
belong
occur
happen
prevail
subsist
survive
be found
be present
come into existence
be in existence
Definitions
- To have existence or reality, either in fact or as a concept
- To live or have life, especially in a specified way
- To be present or found in a place or situation
- To occur or happen
Usage Examples
- The company exists to provide a service to its customers
- The ancient city still exists, although it is now in ruins
- The idea exists in many cultures, but it is expressed in different ways
- The species exists only in a few remote areas of the world
Antonyms
does not exist
is nonexistent
dies
ceases
disappears
vanishes
perishes
expires
passes away
becomes extinct
is annihilated
is destroyed
is eradicated
is eliminated
is obliterated
is extinguished
is absent
is missing
is lacking
is nonexistent
is null
is void