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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to live
[Verb]
to continue to exist or be alive
Ex: The specialists predicted she had only weeks left live.
to exist
[Verb]
to have actual presence or reality, even if no one is thinking about it or noticing it
to coexist
[Verb]
to exist together in the same location or period, without necessarily interacting
Ex: The technology of the past and present coexist in hybrid workplaces .
to cohabit
[Verb]
to exist together, often implying harmony or cooperation between different entities or groups
to stay behind
[Verb]
to remain in a location while others depart
Ex: The dedicated stayed behind at the shelter to help with feeding and caring for the animals after visiting hours ended .
to stick around
[Verb]
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: I think Istick around and see if anything interesting happens .

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