Definition

To be present or to have life in a certain place or situation; to continue to be real or to persist.

Example

Many species exist in the rainforest that are not found anywhere else.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Do you think aliens exist?

I like to believe they do, but there's no proof yet.

Yeah, it's fascinating to think about what might exist beyond Earth.

Exactly! The universe is so vast, who knows what could be out there?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Exist → It is formed from "ex-" (meaning out of) and "sistere" (meaning to stand). The word "exist" means to stand out or to be present in reality.

Memory Tip

Think of something 'standing out' ('sistere') from 'out of' ('ex-') — that's why exist means to be present or to have reality.

Visually Confused Words