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- [suh b-sist]
- /səbˈsɪst/
- /səbˈsɪst/
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- [suh b-sist]
- /səbˈsɪst/
Definitions of subsist word
- verb without object subsist to exist; continue in existence. 1
- verb without object subsist to remain alive; live, as on food, resources, etc. 1
- verb without object subsist to have existence in, or by reason of, something. 1
- verb without object subsist to reside, lie, or consist (usually followed by in). 1
- verb without object subsist Philosophy. to have timeless or abstract existence, as a number, relation, etc. to have existence, especially independent existence. 1
- verb with object subsist to provide sustenance or support for; maintain. 1
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Origin of subsist
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; < Latin subsistere to remain, equivalent to sub- sub- + sistere to stand, make stand; see stand
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Parts of speech for Subsist
noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
subsist popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
subsist usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for subsist
verb subsist
- break bread — to eat a meal, esp with others
- carry through — If you carry something through, you do it or complete it, often in spite of difficulties.
- consist — Something that consists of particular things or people is formed from them.
- cut it — If you say that someone can't cut it, you mean that they do not have the qualities needed to do a task or cope with a situation.
- get through — to receive or come to have possession, use, or enjoyment of: to get a birthday present; to get a pension.
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