Subsist — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /səb-ˈsist/ sub·sist

Meaning & Definition of Subsist

Subsist (verb)

  1. to have existence, be
  2. persist, continue
  3. to have or acquire the necessities of life (such as food and clothing); especially, to nourish oneself

Subsist (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to have life

    "a love that was as great as any that ever did subsist"

    similar: be, breathe, exist, live
    related: abide, continue, endure, hold on, hold up, keep (on), kick, last, lead, persist, rule, run on, survive, move, flourish, prosper, thrive
    opposite: depart, die, expire, pass away, perish, succumb
    near: disappear, evaporate, vanish, cease, desist, discontinue, end, quit, stop, abate, die (down), ebb, let up, moderate, subside, wane

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Subsist

The most common words with a similar meaning to Subsist:

be, breathe, exist, live

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Subsist

Words with the opposite meaning of Subsist:

depart, die, expire, pass away, perish, succumb

Related Words for Subsist

abide, continue, endure, hold on, hold up, keep (on), kick, last, lead, persist, rule, run on, survive, move, flourish, prosper, thrive

Near Antonyms of Subsist

disappear, evaporate, vanish, cease, desist, discontinue, end, quit, stop, abate, die (down), ebb, let up, moderate, subside, wane

Word Forms of Subsist

Inflections: subsisted, subsisting, subsists

Origin & Etymology of Subsist

Late Latin subsistere to exist, from Latin, to come to a halt, remain, from sub- + sistere to come to a stand; akin to Latin stare to stand stand

First known use: 1549i

Words & Phrases Containing Subsist

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Frequently Asked Questions about Subsist

What does "Subsist" mean?

"Subsist" means to have existence, be. As a verb, it is defined as: to have existence, be.

What is another word for "Subsist"?

Other words for "Subsist" include be, breathe, exist and live. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Subsist" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Subsist"?

There are 21 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Subsist". Common alternatives include be, breathe, exist and live.

What is the opposite of "Subsist"?

Antonyms of "Subsist" include depart, die, expire, pass away, perish and succumb. Near antonyms include disappear, evaporate, vanish and cease.

How do you use "Subsist" in a sentence?

Examples of "Subsist" in a sentence: "a love that was as great as any that ever did subsist".

Is "Subsist" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Subsist" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Subsist"?

"Subsist" is pronounced /səb-ˈsist/ and divided into syllables as sub·sist.

What is the origin of the word "Subsist"?

"Subsist" comes from Late Latin subsistere to exist, from Latin, to come to a halt, remain, from sub- + sistere to come to a stand; akin to Latin stare to stand stand. First known use: 1549i.