The difference between Existing and Extant

When used as adjectives, existing means that exists, or has existence, especially that exists now, whereas extant means still in existence.


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  1. Existing as a verb:

  1. Existing as an adjective:

    That exists, or has existence, especially that exists now.

  1. Extant as an adjective:

    Still in existence.

  2. Extant as an adjective:

    Currently existing; not having disappeared.

  3. Extant as an adjective:

    Still alive; not extinct.

  4. Extant as an adjective (obsolete):

    Standing out, or above the rest.

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