📜existing

adjective
/ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/

Meaning

present or currently in use or operation
In existence; present; current.

Example Sentences

The existing rules need to be updated.

The commission reviews existing provisions.

Synonyms

present, current, available, ongoing, established, in place, active
Entry 1
present, current, available, ongoing
Entry 2
present, current, ongoing, established, in place, active

Antonyms

future, new, upcoming, absent, obsolete, discontinued, terminated, non-existent, expired
Entry 1
future, new, upcoming
Entry 2
absent, obsolete, discontinued, terminated, non-existent, expired

Collocations

existing law, existing system, existing building, existing structure

More Example Sentences

First, I will review the existing literature and then collect primary data.

I would like to know what the waiting period is for pre-existing conditions.

Related Vocabularies

intended to correct or improve a situation, especially related to learning or health
Relating to or expressed in parentheses; a side remark or digression.
deserving or arousing pity; very small or inadequate
Tending to cause harm; harmful or damaging.
Involving or characterized by conflict or opposition; antagonistic.
relating to or characteristic of cats

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