REGULAR VERBS
exist, exists, existed, existing
Synonyms: live, be, subsist, dwell, endure, reside Antonyms: die, perish, expire, fade, vanish, disappear
| EXIST - PRESENT SIMPLE | |
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| ★ i | exist |
| ★ you | exist |
| ★ he/she/it | exists |
| ★ we | exist |
| ★ you | exist |
| ★ they | exist |
| Examples of verb 'exist' in the Present Simple: |
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| - I exist to pursue my dreams and aspirations. |
| - You exist within a network of supportive friends. |
| - He exists by embracing challenges in his career. | She exists through her dedication to personal growth. |
| - We exist as a cohesive team in the workplace. |
| - You (plural) exist to innovate and drive change in the industry. |
| - They exist amidst a backdrop of cultural diversity. |
| EXIST - PRESENT CONTINUOUS | |
| ★ i am | existing |
| ★ you are | existing |
| ★ he/she/it is | existing |
| ★ we are | existing |
| ★you are | existing |
| ★ they are | existing |
| Examples of verb 'exist' in the Present Continuous: |
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| - I am existing in a state of profound introspection. |
| - You are existing in a realm of constant change. |
| - He is existing by adapting to new circumstances. | She is existing through her exploration of different cultures. |
| - We are existing within an ever-evolving society. |
| - You (plural) are existing to redefine traditional norms. |
| - They are existing amidst a period of significant transformation. |
| EXIST - PRESENT PERFECT | |
| ★ i have | existed |
| ★ you have | existed |
| ★ he/she/it has | existed |
| ★ we have | existed |
| ★ you have | existed |
| ★ they have | existed |
| Examples of verb 'exist' in the Present Perfect: |
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| - I have existed in various places around the world. |
| - You have existed in different phases of your life. |
| - He has existed by overcoming numerous challenges. | She has existed through her unwavering determination. |
| - We have existed in harmony with nature for centuries. |
| - You (plural) have existed to redefine societal standards. |
| - They have existed within the confines of societal expectations. |
| EXIST - PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS | |
| ★ i have been | existing |
| ★ you have been | existing |
| ★ he/she/it has been | existing |
| ★ we have been | existing |
| ★ you have been | existing |
| ★ they have been | existing |
| Examples of verb 'exist' in the Present Perfect Continuous: |
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| - I have been existing in a state of contemplation for weeks. |
| - You have been existing in a phase of immense personal growth. |
| - He has been existing by exploring new philosophies. | She has been existing through her continuous pursuit of knowledge. |
| - We have been existing amidst a period of rapid technological advancement. |
| - You (plural) have been existing to challenge existing paradigms. |
| - They have been existing within a changing political landscape. |
| EXIST - PAST SIMPLE | |
| ★ i | existed |
| ★ you | existed |
| ★ he/she/it | existed |
| ★ we | existed |
| ★ you | existed |
| ★ they | existed |
| Examples of verb 'exist' in the Past Simple: |
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| - I existed in that city for ten years. |
| - You existed in a different era. |
| - He existed as a prominent figure in history. | She existed within the confines of societal norms. |
| - We existed as a close-knit community. |
| - You (plural) existed in a time of great change. |
| - They existed in a world that no longer exists. |
| EXIST - PAST CONTINUOUS | |
| ★ i was | existing |
| ★ you were | existing |
| ★ he/she/it was | existing |
| ★ we were | existing |
| ★ you were | existing |
| ★ they were | existing |
| Examples of verb 'exist' in the Past Continuous: |
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| - I was existing in a state of uncertainty at that time. |
| - You were existing in a phase of exploration. |
| - He was existing by adapting to the circumstances. | She was existing through her dedication to her craft. |
| - We were existing amidst a period of rapid progress. |
| - You (plural) were existing to redefine the status quo. |
| - They were existing within a changing landscape. |
| EXIST - PAST PERFECT | |
| ★ i had | existed |
| ★ you had | existed |
| ★ he/she/it had | existed |
| ★ we had | existed |
| ★ you had | existed |
| ★ they had | existed |
| Examples of verb 'exist' in the Past Perfect: |
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| - I had existed there before you arrived. |
| - You had existed in various roles before this one. |
| - He had existed by overcoming numerous obstacles. | She had existed through her persistence and hard work. |
| - We had existed in different places throughout our lives. |
| - You (plural) had existed to challenge traditional beliefs. |
| - They had existed within a framework that no longer applied. |
| EXIST - PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS | |
| ★ i had been | existing |
| ★ you had been | existing |
| ★ he/she/it had been | existing |
| ★ we had been | existing |
| ★ you had been | existing |
| ★ they had been | existing |
| Examples of verb 'exist' in the Past Perfect Continuous: |
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| - I had been existing in that state for years before things changed. |
| - You had been existing in a phase of self-discovery. |
| - He had been existing by continuously learning and growing. | She had been existing through her tireless efforts in her career. |
| - We had been existing amidst a period of profound transformation. |
| - You (plural) had been existing to revolutionize the industry. |
| - They had been existing within a context that was rapidly evolving. |
| EXIST - FUTURE SIMPLE | |
| ★ i will | exist |
| ★ you will | exist |
| ★ he/she/it will | exist |
| ★ we will | exist |
| ★ you will | exist |
| ★ they will | exist |
| Examples of verb 'exist' in the Future Simple: |
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| - I will exist wherever life takes me. |
| - You will exist in a world of endless possibilities. |
| - He will exist by embracing future challenges. | She will exist through her commitment to her goals. |
| - We will exist as a global community. |
| - You (plural) will exist to shape the future. |
| - They will exist in a world yet to be discovered. |
| EXIST - FUTURE CONTINUOUS | |
| ★ i will be | existing |
| ★ you will be | existing |
| ★ he/she/it will be | existing |
| ★ we will be | existing |
| ★ you will be | existing |
| ★ they will be | existing |
| Examples of verb 'exist' in the Future Continuous: |
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| - I will be existing in a state of anticipation. |
| - You will be existing in a phase of personal growth. |
| - He will be existing by adapting to changing circumstances. | She will be existing through her ongoing pursuit of excellence. |
| - We will be existing amidst a period of transformation. |
| - You (plural) will be existing to redefine conventional norms. |
| - They will be existing within a changing environment. |
| EXIST - FUTURE PERFECT | |
| ★ i will have | existed |
| ★ you will have | existed |
| ★ he/she/it will have | existed |
| ★ we will have | existed |
| ★ you will have | existed |
| ★ they will have | existed |
| Examples of verb 'exist' in the Future Perfect: |
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| - I will have existed in many different places by the time I retire. |
| - You will have existed through various stages of your career. |
| - He will have existed by overcoming numerous obstacles. | She will have existed through her dedication to her passions. |
| - We will have existed within different societal frameworks. |
| - You (plural) will have existed to revolutionize the industry. |
| - They will have existed within a context that has evolved. |
| EXIST - FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS | |
| ★ i will have been | existing |
| ★ you will have been | existing |
| ★ he/she/it will have been | existing |
| ★ we will have been | existing |
| ★ you will have been | existing |
| ★ they will have been | existing |
| Examples of verb 'exist' in the Future Perfect Continuous: |
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| - I will have been existing in that state for years by the time you arrive. |
| - You will have been existing in a phase of transformation before you transition. |
| - He will have been existing by continuously pushing boundaries. | She will have been existing through her relentless pursuit of innovation. |
| - We will have been existing amidst a time of significant change. |
| - You (plural) will have been existing to reshape conventional thinking. |
| - They will have been existing within a context that will have been evolving. |