American Dictionary
Definition existence in American English
existence
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ɪɡˈzɪstəns/
2
the way that someone lives their life, especially when their life is difficult
Example
He lived a hand-to-mouth existence in a poor area of Los Angeles.
Example
Families struggle to eke out an existence in this harsh environment.
