B1nounphilosophyscience
US/ɪɡˈzɪs.təns/
UK/ɪɡˈzɪs.təns/
the fact of being real or being alive
In context
Many people still question the existence of ghosts.
The company has been in existence since 1990.
Few people knew about the existence of the secret tunnel.
Words that go with existence
noun + preposition
- in existenceIt is the oldest bridge still in existence.
- existence ofScientists have proved the existence of water on Mars.
verb + noun
- come into existenceThe internet came into existence in the 1980s.
- deny the existenceSome people deny the existence of climate change.
adjective + noun
- daily existenceMoney worries are part of their daily existence.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
There is a existence of many problems.Correct: Many problems exist.