exist — to be real or to live
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to be real or to live
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪɡˈzɪst/
Example Sentences
- My diet exists only in my imagination.
- Does true love really exist, or is it just in movies?
- My motivation to study exists for exactly 5 minutes after buying new stationery.
exist
VERB[/ɪɡˈzɪst/]
to be real or to live
Tiny moss and stubborn flowers exist between the cracks of an ancient stone wall.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin existere, meaning 'to stand forth' or 'to appear'. It combines ex- (out) and sistere (to stand), literally describing something that stands out or emerges into being.
Breakdown
ex- (out, forth) + sistere (to stand) = to stand out or forth, hence to exist or be present.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My diet exists only in my imagination.”
“Does true love really exist, or is it just in movies?”
“My motivation to study exists for exactly 5 minutes after buying new stationery.”
“Many animals exist in the Amazon rainforest.”
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