American English
/ɪgˈzɪst̚/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
to be real, or to be present in a particular place or situation
“Exist” is usually pronounced /ɪɡˈzɪst/, but some speakers also use /ɛɡˈzɪst/. Both pronunciations are correct.
to be real, or to be present in a particular place or situation
Do you think ghosts exist?
Few trees exist in this dry region.
For Spanish hay, everyday English usually uses there is/there are. Use exist when you want to stress that something is real or present.
still exist · exist in nature · exist in theory · cease to exist
subject + exist(s)
something + exist(s) + in + place
to live with very little money, food, or comfort
Some families exist on very little money.
The plants exist on rainwater alone.
barely exist · exist on very little money
subject + can barely exist + on + amount/food
to have an official name or status but not be real or active in practice
The company exists in name only.