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coexist

/ˌkoʊɪɡˈzɪst/
co · ex · ist
Adjective:coexistent
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Past Simple:coexisted
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Past Participle:coexisted
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Present Participle:coexisting
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coexist Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To live in peace and mutual tolerance with each other, despite fundamental differences, rivalries, or competing interests.

Example

"Conservationists work to ensure that local farming communities and native wildlife can coexist harmoniously."

2

To exist at the same time or in the same place.

Example

"In many rapidly modernizing cities, ancient temples and glass skyscrapers coexist side by side."

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• Rhymes for coexist

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century from the prefix co- ('together') and exist, modeled after Medieval Latin coexistere.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Coexist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/coexist
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