existence
gb/ɪɡzˈɪstəns/ us/ɪɡzˈɪstəns/
B1
Angielski
~ 1500
lét, létezés, élet, fennállás
RZECZOWNIK
B1
1
Schemat użycia:
[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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'existence' with 'life'; 'life' often refers to experiences and duration, while 'existence' focuses on the fact of being.
Znaczenie
state of being alive or real
Kolokacje
human existence
|continued existence
|threat to existence
|proof of existence
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
nonexistence (The complete absence of life or reality.)
Tematy
life
|philosophy
|reality
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
The state of being alive or being real.
The state or fact of being alive, real, or present in the world.
RZECZOWNIK
B2
2
élet
A1
Schemat użycia:
[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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
Some learners overuse 'existence' when 'life' is more natural in casual speech.
Znaczenie
way of living or surviving
Kolokacje
hard existence
|lonely existence
|peaceful existence
Synonimy
life (Commonly used, but 'existence' can sound more detached or neutral.)
|
lifestyle (Focuses more on habits and choices rather than mere survival.)
Antonimy
luxury (Represents ease and comfort instead of hardship.)
Tematy
daily life
|sociology
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
A way of living, often hard or simple.
A particular way of living, especially one that is difficult or limited.
RZECZOWNIK
B2
TECHNICAL
3
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Znaczenie
fact of something being present
Kolokacje
evidence for existence
|possibility of existence
Synonimy
presence (Similar meaning but often less formal than 'existence' in technical contexts.)
Antonimy
absence (The state of not being present.)
Tematy
science
|logic
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
The fact that something is there or happens.
The condition or fact that something is present, occurs, or is true.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
existence
IPA
GB/ɪɡzˈɪstəns/
US/ɪɡzˈɪstəns/
Sylaby i akcent
ex - ist - ence (3 sylaby)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ist)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: existence
- Plural: existence, existences
Rodzina wyrazów
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
Wyrażenia
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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- New businesses seemed to spring into existence overnight.
- A solution sprang into existence in his mind.