existence
gb/ɪɡzˈɪstəns/ us/ɪɡzˈɪstəns/
B1
Anglais
~ 1500
lét, létezés, élet, fennállás
NOM
B1
1
Schéma d’usage :
[someone's/something's] existence
The existence of water on Mars has been confirmed.
Megerősítették, hogy van víz a Marson.
Her very existence was a comfort to him.
Már a puszta léte is vigaszt nyújtott neki.
Many species are struggling for existence due to climate change.
Proof of his existence came in the form of old letters.
Exemples pédagogiques
My dog’s existence makes me happy.
Boldoggá tesz, hogy van kutyám.
We talked about the existence of life on other planets.
Arról beszélgettünk, létezik-e élet más bolygókon.
She was thankful for her existence.
The story is about the existence of magic.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'existence' with 'life'; 'life' often refers to experiences and duration, while 'existence' focuses on the fact of being.
Sens
state of being alive or real
Collocations
human existence
|continued existence
|threat to existence
|proof of existence
Synonymes
being (More general; can refer to a living creature or the state of existing.)
|
presence (Emphasizes being in a place rather than simply being alive.)
Antonymes
nonexistence (The complete absence of life or reality.)
Thèmes
life
|philosophy
|reality
|core_vocabulary
Définition
The state of being alive or being real.
The state or fact of being alive, real, or present in the world.
NOM
B2
2
élet
A1
Schéma d’usage :
[someone's] [adjective] existence
They endured a harsh existence in the desert.
Zord életet éltek a sivatagban.
His quiet existence was interrupted by unexpected visitors.
Csendes életét váratlan látogatók zavarták meg.
The refugees had a precarious existence in the camp.
Exemples pédagogiques
She has a simple existence in the countryside.
Egyszerű életet él vidéken.
They lived a poor existence for many years.
Hosszú éveken át szegényes életet éltek.
He enjoyed a peaceful existence by the sea.
Erreur fréquente :
Some learners overuse 'existence' when 'life' is more natural in casual speech.
Sens
way of living or surviving
Collocations
hard existence
|lonely existence
|peaceful existence
Synonymes
life (Commonly used, but 'existence' can sound more detached or neutral.)
|
lifestyle (Focuses more on habits and choices rather than mere survival.)
Antonymes
luxury (Represents ease and comfort instead of hardship.)
Thèmes
daily life
|sociology
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Définition
A way of living, often hard or simple.
A particular way of living, especially one that is difficult or limited.
NOM
B2
TECHNICAL
3
Schéma d’usage :
the existence of [something]
The experiment proved the existence of a new particle.
A kísérlet bebizonyította egy új részecske létezését.
There is no evidence for the existence of ghosts.
Nincs bizonyíték a szellemek létezésére.
The law acknowledges the existence of digital contracts.
Exemples pédagogiques
Scientists study the existence of new planets.
A tudósok új bolygók létezését vizsgálják.
We don’t know about the existence of aliens.
Nem tudjuk, léteznek-e földönkívüliek.
The police found proof of the suspect’s existence in the city.
Sens
fact of something being present
Collocations
evidence for existence
|possibility of existence
Synonymes
presence (Similar meaning but often less formal than 'existence' in technical contexts.)
Antonymes
absence (The state of not being present.)
Thèmes
science
|logic
|core_vocabulary
Définition
The fact that something is there or happens.
The condition or fact that something is present, occurs, or is true.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
existence
API
GB/ɪɡzˈɪstəns/
US/ɪɡzˈɪstəns/
Syllabes et accentuation
ex - ist - ence (3 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ist)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: existence
- Plural: existence, existences
Famille de mots
Forms
existences
noun
Core family
exist
verb A2
existing
adjective
Related words
coexist
verb
coexistence
noun
Negative and opposite forms
nonexistent
adjective
nonexistence
noun
Advanced or less common
existent
adjective
existential
adjective C1
Expressions
come into existence
1/kˈʌm ˈɪntu ɪɡzˈɪstəns/
fixed phrase
begin to exist or appear
To start to be real or to happen for the first time.
Exemples
- The company came into existence in 1995.
- Many traditions came into existence hundreds of years ago.
fight for one's existence
1/fˈaɪt fɚ wˈʌnz ɪɡzˈɪstəns/
fixed phrase
struggle to stay alive or continue existing
To try very hard to stay alive or keep something from ending.
Exemples
- The small shop is fighting for its existence against large chains.
- Wild animals fight for their existence every day.
in existence
1/ˈɪn ɪɡzˈɪstəns/
fixed phrase
currently existing or present
Being alive, real, or present now.
Exemples
- This is the oldest known tree in existence.
- Only two copies are still in existence.
spring into existence
1/spɹˈɪŋ ˈɪntu ɪɡzˈɪstəns/
fixed phrase
suddenly begin to exist or appear
To start to be real very suddenly.
Exemples
- New businesses seemed to spring into existence overnight.
- A solution sprang into existence in his mind.