past form and past participle
Was real or was present in a particular place or situation in the past.
Dinosaurs existed millions of years ago.
The problem existed long before anyone noticed it.
American English
How to pronounce existed
verbB1Very common word
ihgZIHStuhd
/ɪgˈzɪs.təd̚/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of exist
Was real or was present in a particular place or situation in the past.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
past form and past participle
Lived with very little money, food, or comfort in the past.
For years, the family existed on very little money.
The soldiers existed on bread and water for three days.
Useful expressions
to have an official name or status but not be real or active in practice
The company exists in name only.