existence
gb/ɪɡzˈɪstəns/ us/ɪɡzˈɪstəns/
B1
Engelska
~ 1500
lét, létezés, élet, fennállás
SUBSTANTIV
B1
1
Användningsmönster:
[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.
Exempel för inlärare
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.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse 'existence' with 'life'; 'life' often refers to experiences and duration, while 'existence' focuses on the fact of being.
Betydelse
state of being alive or real
Ordkombinationer
human existence
|continued existence
|threat to existence
|proof of existence
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
nonexistence (The complete absence of life or reality.)
Teman
life
|philosophy
|reality
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The state of being alive or being real.
The state or fact of being alive, real, or present in the world.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
2
élet
A1
Användningsmönster:
[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.
Exempel för inlärare
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.
Vanligt misstag:
Some learners overuse 'existence' when 'life' is more natural in casual speech.
Betydelse
way of living or surviving
Ordkombinationer
hard existence
|lonely existence
|peaceful existence
Synonymer
life (Commonly used, but 'existence' can sound more detached or neutral.)
|
lifestyle (Focuses more on habits and choices rather than mere survival.)
Antonymer
luxury (Represents ease and comfort instead of hardship.)
Teman
daily life
|sociology
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A way of living, often hard or simple.
A particular way of living, especially one that is difficult or limited.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
TECHNICAL
3
Användningsmönster:
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.
Exempel för inlärare
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.
Betydelse
fact of something being present
Ordkombinationer
evidence for existence
|possibility of existence
Synonymer
presence (Similar meaning but often less formal than 'existence' in technical contexts.)
Antonymer
absence (The state of not being present.)
Teman
science
|logic
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The fact that something is there or happens.
The condition or fact that something is present, occurs, or is true.
Grammatik
Grundform
existence
IPA
GB/ɪɡzˈɪstəns/
US/ɪɡzˈɪstəns/
Stavelser och betoning
ex - ist - ence (3 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ist)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: existence
- Plural: existence, existences
Ordfamilj
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
Uttryck
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.
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel
- New businesses seemed to spring into existence overnight.
- A solution sprang into existence in his mind.