Synonyms of existence
7 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for existence is being. Other synonyms of existence are subsistence, dasein, beingness and presence. The opposite of existence is nonexistence.
Synonyms and similar words for existence
nounThe state of being, existing, or occurring; beinghood.
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- beingThe state or fact of existence, consciousness, or life, or something in such a state.
- beinghoodThe state, quality, or condition of being or existing; existence.
- beingnessExistence; the condition of a thing that is.
- daseinBeing; especially the nature of being; existence, presence, hereness, suchness, essence.
- herenessThe property of being here; existence, dasein.
- subsistenceReal being; existence.
Opposite of existence
nounAntonym(s) of.
- nonexistenceThe state of not existing.
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Meaning of existence
- noun The state of being, existing, or occurring; beinghood.
- noun Empirical reality; the substance of the physical universe. (Dictionary of Philosophy; 1968).
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Questions about synonyms of existence
- What is another word for existence?
- Existence has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as being, subsistence, dasein, beingness and presence.
- What is the opposite of existence?
- The opposite of existence is nonexistence.
- What does existence mean?
- Existence means the state of being, existing, or occurring; beinghood.
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