Existing

Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/

Definitions of existing

adjective describing something that currently exists or is currently in place

Example Sentences

A1 There are many existing buildings in the city.

A2 The existing rules need to be followed by all employees.

B1 The existing system is outdated and needs to be upgraded.

B2 The existing infrastructure cannot support the growing population.

C1 The existing laws need to be revised to address current issues.

C2 The existing framework provides a solid foundation for future development.

Examples of existing in a Sentence

formal The company decided to upgrade their existing software to improve efficiency.

informal I'm just using my existing phone until I can afford a new one.

slang I'll just work with the existing setup for now, no need to change things up.

figurative He built upon the existing foundation of knowledge to create a groundbreaking theory.

Grammatical Forms of existing

• past tense: existed
• plural: exist
• comparative: more existing
• superlative: most existing
• present tense: exist
• future tense: will exist
• perfect tense: have existed
• continuous tense: is existing
• singular: exists
• positive degree: existing
• infinitive: to exist
• gerund: existing
• participle: existing

Origin and Evolution of existing

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'existing' originated from the Latin word 'existere', which means 'to stand out' or 'to appear'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'existing' has come to refer to things that currently exist or are present in reality, as opposed to things that are hypothetical or potential.