Exist
5 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To have actual being or reality; to be present or occur.
“Do unicorns really exist in mythology?”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪɡˈzɪst/
Syllables
ex·ist
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Common letters E, I, S, T with X in middle.
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points; X adds good value.
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