Word
existing
Phoneticsex·ist·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
UK/ɛɡzˈɪstɪŋ/
Definitions
01current or present
B1 · Intermediate
adj. describes something that is real or present right now.
adj. referring to something that currently exists or is in operation at the present time. Usually placed before the noun.
“The existing rules make it very difficult for new businesses to start.”
“Under the existing legislation, the company is not required to disclose its carbon emissions, though new laws may soon change that.”
Antonyms
02living or being
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. the -ing form of the verb 'exist', meaning to be real or to stay alive.
v. the present participle of 'exist', used to describe the state of being real, present, or alive.
“They are existing on very little money while they look for work.”
“The species is barely existing in the wild due to the rapid destruction of its natural forest habitat.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “existing” in context.
Noun
01. merit existing
“There is little merit existing in the current proposal to change the company policy.”
noun + verb
02. existing research
03. existing models
04. existing properties
05. existing rules
06. existing technology
07. appreciation existing
08. concurrent existing
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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