exist exist /ɪgˈzɪst/

verb

1. () Have an existence, be extant  ( exist , be )
   have an existence, be extant
    Is there a God?
   Is there a God?
   
2. () Support oneself  ( subsist , exist , survive , live )
   support oneself
    He could barely exist on such a low wage
   he could barely exist on such a low wage
    Can you live on $2000 a month in New York City?
   Can you live on $2000 a month in New York City?
    Many people in the world have to subsist on $1 a day
   Many people in the world have to subsist on $1 a day