existence
gb/ɪɡzˈɪstəns/ us/ɪɡzˈɪstəns/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 1500
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
B1
state
1
state of being alive or real
The state of being alive or being real.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone's/something's] existence
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'existence' with 'life'; 'life' often refers to experiences and duration, while 'existence' focuses on the fact of being.
Visawe
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.)
Vinyume
nonexistence (The complete absence of life or reality.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
human existence
|continued existence
|threat to existence
|proof of existence
Mada
life
|philosophy
|reality
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- The existence of water on Mars has been confirmed.
- Her very existence was a comfort to him.
- Many species are struggling for existence due to climate change.
- Proof of his existence came in the form of old letters.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- My dog’s existence makes me happy.
- We talked about the existence of life on other planets.
- She was thankful for her existence.
- The story is about the existence of magic.
Nomino
B2
entity
2
way of living or surviving
A way of living, often hard or simple.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone's] [adjective] existence
Kosa la kawaida:
Some learners overuse 'existence' when 'life' is more natural in casual speech.
Visawe
life (Commonly used, but 'existence' can sound more detached or neutral.)
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lifestyle (Focuses more on habits and choices rather than mere survival.)
Vinyume
luxury (Represents ease and comfort instead of hardship.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
hard existence
|lonely existence
|peaceful existence
Mada
daily life
|sociology
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- They endured a harsh existence in the desert.
- His quiet existence was interrupted by unexpected visitors.
- The refugees had a precarious existence in the camp.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- She has a simple existence in the countryside.
- They lived a poor existence for many years.
- He enjoyed a peaceful existence by the sea.
Nomino
technical
B2
state
3
fact of something being present
The fact that something is there or happens.
Muundo wa matumizi:
the existence of [something]
Visawe
presence (Similar meaning but often less formal than 'existence' in technical contexts.)
Vinyume
absence (The state of not being present.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
evidence for existence
|possibility of existence
Mada
science
|logic
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- The experiment proved the existence of a new particle.
- There is no evidence for the existence of ghosts.
- The law acknowledges the existence of digital contracts.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Scientists study the existence of new planets.
- We don’t know about the existence of aliens.
- The police found proof of the suspect’s existence in the city.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
existence
IPA
GB/ɪɡzˈɪstəns/
US/ɪɡzˈɪstəns/
Silabi na mkazo
ex - ist - ence (silabi 3)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ist)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: existence
- Plural: existence, existences
Familia ya neno
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
Semi
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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- New businesses seemed to spring into existence overnight.
- A solution sprang into existence in his mind.