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- Dictionaryex·ist·ing/iɡˈzistiNG/
adjective
- 1. in existence or operation at the time under consideration; current: "opponents of the existing political system"
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The meaning of EXIST is to have real being whether material or spiritual. How to use exist in a sentence.
used to refer to something that exists now: The existing laws covering libel in this country are thought by many to be inadequate. Under the existing conditions many children are going hungry. Fewer examples. The results of the new research would seem to conflict with existing theories.
Existing definition: already or previously in place, before being replaced, altered, or added to. See examples of EXISTING used in a sentence.
Something that's real can be said to exist, or to be existing. The existing laws in your state are the ones that are actually on the books, and your existing friends are the ones you really have, and who are all alive and well.
ex·ist. (ĭg-zĭst′) intr.v. ex·ist·ed, ex·ist·ing, ex·ists. 1. To have actual being; be real. 2. To have life; live: one of the worst actors that ever existed. 3. To live at a minimal level; subsist: barely enough income on which to exist.
Existing is used to describe something which is now present, available, or in operation, especially when you are contrasting it with something which is planned for the future. ...the need to improve existing products and develop new lines. Existing timbers are replaced or renewed.
Definition of existing adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
existing meaning, definition, what is existing: present or being used now: Learn more.
Exist definition: to have actual being; be. See examples of EXIST used in a sentence.
Definition of existing – Learner’s Dictionary. existing. adjective [ always before noun ] uk / ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ / us. Add to word list. B2. which exist or are used at the present time: Existing schools will have to be expanded to accommodate the extra students. How many existing customers have you got? See also. pre-existing.
