exist

/ɛɡzˈɪst/

/ɪɡˈzɪst/

to exist

MAIN VERB

to have a real presence in the world, either physically or conceptually

synonyms : be

1.1

to able to be found in a particular place or situation

to manage to live, particularly under adverse circumstances

Examples

1. Evidence of their relationship exists in the form of a series of letters.

2. The hostages existed on bread and water.

3. Only a minority of people exist on unemployment benefits alone.

4. Dragons don’t exist.