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existing
As an adjective, this word describes things that are currently present or in operation. It is frequently used in formal, legal, or technical contexts to distinguish current states from proposed changes or hypothetical scenarios, such as when discussing existing legislation versus new amendments.
When used as a verb, it refers to the state of being or survival. In biological or sociological contexts, it often carries a nuance of persistence despite difficulty, as in the struggle of a species to continue existing in a hostile environment.
Meanings
Examples
We need to integrate the new software with the existing system.
The existing infrastructure cannot support this many users.
I wonder if any existing ruins from that era still stand.
Is there any existing evidence to support your claim?
The existing arrangement is no longer convenient for me.
The existing arrangement is no longer convenient for me.
He felt as if he were merely existing rather than truly living.
Ancient spirits are still existing in the shadows of the forest.
The company is barely existing on a shoestring budget.