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Existed

Verb / ɪˈgzɪstʌd / Another word for existed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To have been or to continue to be in existence; to be present in the world.

Synonyms & similar words

exist survive be live subsist lived subsisted endured persisted survived remained lasted flourished thrived breathed moved occurred appeared happened

Synonyms by register

Formal

persisted endured continued remained

Informal

was around was there lived went on

Literary

dwelt thrived flourished

Antonyms

absent ceased died gone vanished disappeared ended

Common collocations

  • once existed
  • has existed
  • long existed
  • never existed
  • still existed
  • truly existed
  • fully existed

Word family

noun existence
verb exist
adjective existent
adverb existentially

Usage note

The past tense 'existed' refers to something that was real in the past but may not be now. It is often used to describe things that have changed or ceased to be.

Example sentences

  1. My grandfather existed during the Great Depression.
  2. The ancient ruins are a reminder that civilizations existed before ours.
  3. The unicorn is a mythical creature that never really existed.
  4. I never knew that this kind of flower existed in our garden.
  5. Does life exist on other planets?

Quotes

  • I think, therefore I am. That is the only truth that exists. - René Descartes
  • The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new. - Socrates
  • The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. - Edmund Burke

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