26984 words

existence

5 definitions • 7 examples
1
the fact of something or someone existing:

Examples:

existence of Many people question the existence of God.
come into existence Modern cosmology believes the universe to have come into existence about 15 billion years ago.
in existence The theatre company that they started is still in existence today.
2
a particular way of life:

Examples:

She has a miserable existence living with him.
3
the state of being real, or of being known or recognized:

Examples:

During the first few years of its existence, the theater had no permanent home.
4
the state of being present or of being a condition:

Examples:

the existence of poverty
5
a way of living, esp. a difficult one:

Examples:

I lead a rather isolated existence here in Washington.

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