Existence (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Everything that exists anywhere; "they study the evolution of the universe"; "the biggest tree in existence".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

Synonyms

• Universe
• Creation
• World
• Cosmos
• Macrocosm

Hypernyms

• Natural Object

Hyponyms

• Closed Universe
• Natural Order
• Nature

Meaning ²

The state or fact of existing; "a point of view gradually coming into being"; "laws in existence for centuries"; "he appeared on the face of the earth one day".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

• The existence of the ancient city was confirmed by archaeological findings.
• Her existence was marked by struggles and hardships from a young age.
• The new species was discovered in a remote region, challenging our understanding of its existence.
• The laws governing human rights have been in existence for centuries, shaping modern society.
• The philosopher's theory questioned the nature of human existence and its purpose.

Synonyms

• Beingness
• Face Of The Earth
• Being

Antonyms

• Nonexistence

Hypernyms

• State

Hyponyms

• Coexistence
• Transcendency
• Animation
• Aliveness
• Subsistence
• Possibility
• Life
• Preexistence
• Transcendence
• Possibleness
• Eternity
• Actuality
• Timelessness
• Presence

Related Words

• Existential (adjective)
• Exist (verb)
• Existent (adjective)