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used to refer to something that exists now: The existing laws covering libel in this country are thought by many to be inadequate. Under the existing conditions many children are going hungry. More examplesFewer examples. The results of the new research would seem to conflict with existing theories.
Existing definition: already or previously in place, before being replaced, altered, or added to. See examples of EXISTING used in a sentence.
a. : to have real being whether material or spiritual. did unicorns exist. the largest galaxy known to exist. b. : to have being in a specified place or with respect to understood limitations or conditions. strange ideas existed in his mind. 2. : to continue to be.
Existing is used to describe something which is now present, available, or in operation, especially when you are contrasting it with something which is planned for the future. ...the need to improve existing products and develop new lines. Existing timbers are replaced or renewed.
Define existing. existing synonyms, existing pronunciation, existing translation, English dictionary definition of existing. intr.v. ex·ist·ed , ex·ist·ing , ex·ists 1. To have actual being; be real. 2. To have life; live: one of the worst actors that ever existed. 3.
Something that's real can be said to exist, or to be existing. The existing laws in your state are the ones that are actually on the books, and your existing friends are the ones you really have, and who are all alive and well.
Definition of existing adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
