existence
Translation
existence, being, life
Examples
The company came into existence last year.
The company came into existence last year.
He leads a very simple existence.
He leads a very simple existence.
I don't believe in the existence of ghosts.
I don't believe in the existence of ghosts.
Grammar Patterns
the existence of ((sth.)) The existence of aliens is not proven.
to come into existence The club came into existence in 1990.
to lead a ... existence He leads a quiet existence in the country.
Similar Words
Synonyms: being, reality, life; Antonyms: non-existence, nothingness
Etymology
From Latin 'existentia', from 'existere' meaning 'to stand forth, appear, exist'. It combines 'ex-' (out) and 'sistere' (to stand).
Memory Tips
Think of 'exit' (ex-) and 'stance' (from 'sistere'). To 'stand out' into reality is to have existence.