Verbs of Existence and Action - Verbs for Existence

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to existence such as "coexist", "remain", and "persist".

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Verbs of Existence and Action
to be [verb]

to have an existence

Ex: There 's an interesting story behind that old painting .
to live [verb]

to continue to exist or be alive

Ex: Non-smokers typically live longer than smokers .

to live for a longer period than another individual

Ex: The longevity of her family allowed her to outlive many of her childhood friends .
to exist [verb]

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

Ex: The concept of parallel universes is still debated but some argue that they exist .

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

Ex: Digital and print media continue to coexist in today 's information-driven world .

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

Ex: In a healthy ecosystem , predators and prey must cohabit in balance for both to survive .

to exist before a specific event, object, or condition

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to stay [verb]

to continue to be in a particular condition or state

Ex: Please stay seated until the plane has come to a complete stop .

to stay in the same state or condition

Ex: Please remain seated until the airplane comes to a complete stop .

to remain in a location while others depart

Ex: The soldier stayed behind to provide cover fire while the rest of the squad retreated .

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

Ex: If you stick around after the meeting , I ’d like to discuss the project further .

to last beyond the typical or anticipated duration

Ex: The rumor persisted long after the event had been clarified and debunked .

to stay somewhere longer because one does not want to leave

Ex: After the concert concluded , fans lingered in the venue .
to last [verb]

to continue to exist or remain alive

Ex: In the harsh wilderness , only the most adaptable species can last and thrive .