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existing
The word “existing” has 3 syllables: ex-ist-ing
It's pronounced as /ɪɡˈzɪs.tɪŋ/
What is synonym and antonym for existing?
In the thesaurus, “existing” has 33 synonyms and 37 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for existing along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for existing
- abiding
- active
- actual
- alive
- around
- being
- breathing
- busy
- continuing
- current
- enduring
- existent
- extant
- flourishing
- functioning
- holding on
- holding up
- keeping (on)
- kicking
- lasting
- leading
- living
- moving
- operating
- persisting
- prospering
- real
- ruling
- running on
- subsisting
- surviving
- thriving
- working
Antonyms for existing
- abating
- ceasing
- dead
- defunct
- departed
- departing
- desisting
- destroyed
- disappearing
- discontinuing
- dying
- dying (down)
- ebbing
- ending
- evaporating
- expiring
- exterminated
- extinct
- gone
- idle
- inactive
- inert
- kaput
- letting up
- lost
- moderating
- nonexistent
- nonextant
- passing away
- past
- perishing
- quitting
- stopping
- subsiding
- succumbing
- vanishing
- waning
Meanings of existing
- adjective
- Currently present, happening, or being used; already in existence.
Example Sentences
- The existing system needs to be updated.
- We decided to use the existing design for the new website.
- The company plans to improve its existing services.
- You can add new features to the existing application.
- The existing rules apply to all employees.
On this page you'll find 70 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to existing, such as: abating, abiding, active, actual, alive, around, being.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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