Exist/ɪɡˈzɪst/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Real or Imaginary Use 'exist' to discuss the reality of something versus its imagined or fictitious presence. Dragons don't exist in the real world, only in stories. Pro Tip 2/3Location Specific 'Exist' can indicate something's presence in a specific place or context. This species of bird exists only in Madagascar. Pro Tip 3/3Abstract Concepts Use 'exist' when speaking about concepts that are not physically tangible. Do true love and justice exist?