English Verbs Referring to "Existence"

to be

Verb

b

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to have an existence

Grammatical Information:

linking verb

to live

Verb

l

i

ɪ

v

e

to continue to exist or be alive

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intransitive

to outlive

Verb

o

a

u

ʊ

t

l

i

ɪ

v

e

to live for a longer period than another individual

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transitive

to exist

Verb

e

ɪ

x

gz

i

ɪ

s

t

to have actual presence or reality, even if no one is thinking about it or noticing it

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intransitive

to coexist

Verb

c

k

oe

oʊə

x

gz

i

ɪ

s

t

to exist together in the same location or period, without necessarily interacting

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intransitive

to cohabit

Verb

c

k

o

oʊ

h

a

æ

b

i

ɪ

t

to exist together, often implying harmony or cooperation between different entities or groups

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intransitive

to preexist

Verb

/ˈpɹiɪɡˈzɪst/

to exist before a specific event, object, or condition

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transitive

to stay

Verb

s

t

a

e

y

ɪ

to continue to be in a particular condition or state

Grammatical Information:

linking verb

to remain

Verb

r

e

i

m

ai

eɪ

n

to stay in the same state or condition

change

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linking verb

to stay behind

Verb

/stˈeɪ bɪhˈaɪnd/

to remain in a location while others depart

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intransitive

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

stay

phrase's particle

behind

to stick around

Verb

/stˈɪk ɐɹˈaʊnd/

to remain in a place longer than originally intended, often with the expectation of waiting for something to happen or for someone to arrive

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intransitive

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

stick

phrase's particle

around

to persist

Verb

p

e

ɜ

r

s

i

ɪ

s

t

to last beyond the typical or anticipated duration

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intransitive

to linger

Verb

l

i

ɪ

n

g

e

ɜ

r

to stay somewhere longer because one does not want to leave

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intransitive

to last

Verb

l

a

æ

s

t

to continue to exist or remain alive

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

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