existing
/ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
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Meaning · English
That exists, or has existence, especially that exists now.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Đã tồn tại hoặc có sự tồn tại, đặc biệt là tồn tại hiện tại
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Adjective
Examples
Since the launch early last year of […] two Silicon Valley start-ups offering free education through MOOCs, massive open online courses, the ivory towers of academia have been shaken to their foundations. University brands built in some cases over centuries have been forced to contemplate the possib
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “existing” mean?
That exists, or has existence, especially that exists now.
Is “existing” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.