Meaning of existing in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    existing

    Definitions

    1. existing in something specified

    Examples

    • « depletion of the oxygen existing in the bloodstream »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. presently existing

    Examples

    • « the existing system »

    Synonyms

  3. Qualitative Adjective

    existing

    Definitions

    1. having existence or being or actuality

    Examples

    • « an attempt to refine the existent machinery to make it more efficient »
    • « much of the beluga caviar existing in the world is found in the Soviet Union and Iran »

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