Meaning
To be real, or to be there in the world.
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Word origin
From Latin existere, to step out or to come into being.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- existere
- English cognates
- existence
Grammar
Examples
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"Exist" is very common with "not".
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Use "for" with a length of time.
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"Exist" needs no object after it.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 13, lesson 1: exist, camp, block and 7 more words.