existence

Definition

  • noun: the state of existing
  • noun: reality as opposed to appearance
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: being, creature, entity

Examples

  • We shouldn't deny the 'existence' of these problems. [=we shouldn't deny that these problems are present or real]

  • long before the country had 'come into existence' [=begun to exist; come to have actual being]

  • I owe my very 'existence' [='life'] to their courage. [=I am alive because of their courage]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I have not done anything for me since . You do what you have to do. But don't think about sucking me into this with you. Hayden was the low point of my existence... ...and I vowed I would never go back to that godforsaken place! Never, ever, ever! Never! Never, ever, ever! I hate you. (..)
    2009 17 Again