Meaning & use
existing
Currently in existence; already present or established rather than newly created.
See it in a sentence
The new software update is compatible with all existing versions of the app.
City planners decided to renovate the existing building instead of demolishing it.
A note on using this word
Existing emphasizes something that already exists now, in contrast to a plan, proposal, or something not yet built.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
futureproposed
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