To exist
Example: The issue exists even after applying the fix
Definition
"To exist" means to have actual being or reality, to be present in a particular situation or place. It refers to the state of being alive, present, or occurring, as in the phrase 'The issue exists even after applying the fix,' indicating the issue is still present.
Etymology
The phrase "to exist" originates from the Latin word 'existere,' meaning 'to stand out' or 'to emerge.' Over time, it evolved in English to convey the concept of being or having reality. Did you know? The word 'exist' was first used in English around the 15th century.
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"To exist" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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