exist

Used to question or affirm the reality of something's existence.

Used to emphasize the reality of something's existence, often implying surprise or counter to a previous assumption.

Emphasizes that something continues to exist, often despite expectations to the contrary.

Indicates that something which existed in the past does not exist now.

Indicates that something existed before the present time or a specific event.

Indicates that something exists exclusively in a certain place, condition, or for a certain purpose.

Similar to 'no longer exist', used to state that existence has ceased. Often used at the end of a clause.

Specifies that something exists at the present time.

Indicates that something exists on its own, without being connected to or dependent on another thing.

A more formal way to say 'only exist', emphasizing exclusivity.

Indicates that something exists for a main or principal reason, though other reasons may also be present.

Indicates that something does not exist at the present time but might in the future.

Refers to something that existed at a time before the one being discussed.

To persist or carry on existing over time.

Suggests that something seems to exist based on available evidence, but it is not certain.

Indicates a common belief in the existence of something, which may or may not be proven.

Used when the existence of something is a known fact.

A formal way of saying that something stops existing.

Suggests that something is expected or intended to exist, often implying it doesn't in reality.