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coexist Synonyms & Antonyms

/ˌkəʊ.ɪɡˈzɪst/

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Coexist as a Verb

1

To exist contemporaneously or in the same area.

peacefully coexist

2

(of two or more things, people, concepts, etc.) To exist contemporaneously or in the same area.

Coexist in a Sentence

peacefully coexist

learn to coexist

coexist with others

Different religions can coexist peacefully in one society.

Humans and wildlife must coexist in fragile ecosystems.

Word Forms & Grammar

coexist (third-person singular simple present coexists, present participle coexisting, simple past and past participle coexisted)

Words That Rhyme With Coexist

Origin of Coexist

From co- +‎ exist.[1][2] Compare Latin coexsistō.

Coexist at a Glance

Part of speechverb
Pronunciation/ˌkəʊ.ɪɡˈzɪst/
Syllables3
MeaningTo exist contemporaneously or in the same area
Verb formscoexists, coexisting, coexisted

Coexist Pronunciation

Coexist is pronounced /ˌkəʊ.ɪɡˈzɪst/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the third syllable (zɪst).