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Coexist Definition, Examples & Usage Guide (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：live together peacefully (coexist)

coexist 🔊

/ˌkoʊɪɡˈzɪst/

vi.

When two groups live side by side without fighting, even if they are different.

Two crossed national flags symbolizing peaceful coexistence

live together peacefully 🔊

➕

/lɪv təˈɡeðər ˈpiːsfəli/

vi.

To live or exist side by side with another group or person in a peaceful manner, despite differences.

📁 Category：Countries & Government 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'co-' (together) + 'existere' (to exist).

💡 Mnemonic

Co- means together, exist means live. So coexist means live together peacefully.

📖 Example

Despite their different religious beliefs, the two communities have learned to coexist peacefully for generations. 🔊 Despite their different religious beliefs, the two communities have learned to coexist peacefully for generations.

🔗 Collocations

coexist peacefully – to live together in peace

coexist with – to live alongside someone or something

learn to coexist – to acquire the ability to live together in harmony

🔄 Synonyms

cohabit (vi.) – to live together in the same place

cohabitate (vi.) – to live together in a shared space

🚫 Antonyms

fight (vi.) – to engage in conflict or battle

conflict (vi.) – to be in opposition or disagreement

clash (vi.) – to come into conflict or confrontation

🌱 Derivatives

coexistence (n.) – the state of existing together peacefully

coexistent (adj.) – existing at the same time or place

coexisting (adj.) – existing together simultaneously

📖 Cultural Story

Coexist entered English in the 1600s from Latin 'coexistere'. It became prominent during the Cold War as a term for peaceful coexistence between opposing nations.

Meaning 2：exist simultaneously (coexist)

coexist 🔊

/ˌkoʊɪɡˈzɪst/

vi.

When two or more different things are present at the same time or in the same place.

Old wooden house and modern glass building coexisting on same street

exist simultaneously 🔊

➕

/ɪɡˈzɪst ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəsli/

vi.

To exist or occur at the same time or in the same location, often referring to different objects, ideas, or phenomena.

📁 Category：Time & Dates 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

In the modern city, glass skyscrapers and ancient temples coexist, creating a unique cityscape. 🔊 In the modern city, glass skyscrapers and ancient temples coexist, creating a unique cityscape.

🔗 Collocations

coexist alongside – to exist next to each other

coexist in time – to occur at the same time

coexist with – to exist together with something else

🔄 Synonyms

coincide (vi.) – to occur at the same time

co-occur (vi.) – to happen together

concur (vi.) – to happen at the same time

🚫 Antonyms

diverge (vi.) – to move apart or go in different directions

separate (vi.) – to become disconnected or distinct

🌱 Derivatives

coexistence (n.) – the state of existing together at the same time

coexistent (adj.) – existing at the same time or place

coexisting (adj.) – existing together simultaneously