existence
gb/ɪɡzˈɪstəns/ us/ɪɡzˈɪstəns/
B1
Англійська
~ 1500
Значення
0 значень
Іменник
B1
state
1
state of being alive or real
The state of being alive or being real.
Модель уживання:
[someone's/something's] existence
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'existence' with 'life'; 'life' often refers to experiences and duration, while 'existence' focuses on the fact of being.
Синоніми
being (More general; can refer to a living creature or the state of existing.)
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presence (Emphasizes being in a place rather than simply being alive.)
Антоніми
nonexistence (The complete absence of life or reality.)
Словосполучення
human existence
|continued existence
|threat to existence
|proof of existence
Теми
life
|philosophy
|reality
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Іменник
B2
entity
2
way of living or surviving
A way of living, often hard or simple.
Модель уживання:
[someone's] [adjective] existence
Поширена помилка:
Some learners overuse 'existence' when 'life' is more natural in casual speech.
Синоніми
life (Commonly used, but 'existence' can sound more detached or neutral.)
|
lifestyle (Focuses more on habits and choices rather than mere survival.)
Антоніми
luxury (Represents ease and comfort instead of hardship.)
Словосполучення
hard existence
|lonely existence
|peaceful existence
Теми
daily life
|sociology
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- She has a simple existence in the countryside.
- They lived a poor existence for many years.
- He enjoyed a peaceful existence by the sea.
Іменник
technical
B2
state
3
fact of something being present
The fact that something is there or happens.
Модель уживання:
the existence of [something]
Синоніми
presence (Similar meaning but often less formal than 'existence' in technical contexts.)
Антоніми
absence (The state of not being present.)
Словосполучення
evidence for existence
|possibility of existence
Теми
science
|logic
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Граматика
Словникова форма
existence
IPA
GB/ɪɡzˈɪstəns/
US/ɪɡzˈɪstəns/
Склади й наголос
ex - ist - ence (3 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ist)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: existence
- Plural: existence, existences
Споріднені слова
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
Вирази
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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- New businesses seemed to spring into existence overnight.
- A solution sprang into existence in his mind.