In existence Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ɛɡˈzɪstəns/, /ɪɡˈzɪstəns
in ig-ZIS-tens
ˈɪn/ /ɛɡzˈɪstəns
in egz-IS-tens
Definition
If something is 'in existence,' it means it exists now or is present somewhere, rather than being theoretical or imagined.
Usage & Nuances
'In existence' is a formal phrase, often used to emphasize the reality or presence of something, especially when comparing with the past or with things that are only possible or imagined. Common in academic, legal, and technical contexts.
Spanish: en existencia - que existePortuguese (BR): em existência - existentePortuguese (PT): em existência - existenteChinese (Simplified): 存在的 - 存在中Chinese (Traditional): 存在的 - 存在中Hindi: मौजूद - अस्तित्व मेंArabic: موجود - في الوجودBengali: অস্তিত্বে আছে - বিদ্যমানRussian: в наличии - существующийJapanese: 現存しているVietnamese: tồn tạiKorean: 존재하는Turkish: mevcut - var olanUrdu: موجودIndonesian: masih ada - yang ada
Example Sentences
There are only three such animals in existence.
basic
The company is no longer in existence.
basic
Many old traditions are still in existence today.
basic
Some of these documents are the oldest in existence.
natural
Is there any evidence that the species is still in existence?
natural
Out of all the cars ever made, only a handful are still in existence.
natural