verb
coexist
koh-ihg-ZIHST
Coexist (verb) means to exist together at the same time or in the same place, often peacefully despite differences. Example: “The two rival companies have managed to coexist in the same market for decades.”
verb
1
To exist together at the same time or in the same place, often peacefully despite differences.
"The two rival companies have managed to coexist in the same market for decades."
"Wolves and ranchers have struggled to coexist in the region."
How to use coexist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo live or exist alongside something else at the same time, usually without conflict.
Common pairings
coexist peacefully
learn to coexist
coexist with
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- coexists
- Past tense
- coexisted
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The two rival companies have managed to _____ in the same market for decades.
Etymology
From co- ("together") + exist.
Synonyms
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cohabit
Rhymes for coexist
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What does “coexist” mean?
The word “coexist” means to exist together at the same time or in the same place, often peacefully despite differences. In plain terms, to live or exist alongside something else at the same time, usually without conflict.
How do you pronounce “coexist”?
“Coexist” is pronounced koh-ihg-ZIHST (/ˌkoʊ.ɪɡˈzɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “coexist” in a sentence?
Here is “coexist” used in a sentence: “The two rival companies have managed to coexist in the same market for decades.”
What part of speech is “coexist”?
“Coexist” is a verb.
