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

  • (..) MARTY: I haven't told you about... DOC: One shouldn't know about his own destiny. - You don't understand. - I do. If I know too much I endanger my own existence... ...just as you've endangered yours. You're right. Let me show you my plan for sending you home. (..)
    1985 Back to the Future
  • (..) again of your brother. Just as I thought. This proves my theory. Look at your brother. MARTY: His head's gone. It's like it's been erased. Erased from existence. They really cleaned this place up. Looks brand-new. DOC: According to my theory, you interfered with your parents' first meeting. (..)
    1985 Back to the Future