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| acknowledge |
to admit the truth or existence of. [1/3 definitions] |
| away |
out of being or existence. [1/6 definitions] |
| biosphere |
the parts of the earth and its atmosphere that can support the existence of living things. The biosphere includes areas of water and air, and of land both above and below the ground. [1/2 definitions] |
| condition |
a state of being or existence. [1/7 definitions] |
| existence |
When something is in existence, it means that it is a real or living thing on earth or in space. Some animals, like dinosaurs, are no longer in existence. [3 definitions] |
| existing |
already in existence. |
| god |
a being that is worshipped and believed to have special powers over nature or life. The ancient Greeks and Romans believed in the existence of many gods and goddesses. [1/2 definitions] |
| live1 |
to continue to be in existence or be present to the memory. [1/4 definitions] |
| maintain |
to continue; keep in existence. [1/3 definitions] |
| out |
into a state of no longer being in existence or having in one's possession. [1/13 definitions] |
| philosophy |
Philosophy is something people study and discuss. Philosophy is concerned with abstract ideas such as existence, morality, truth, and knowledge. People interested in philosophy are trying to answer difficult questions like "What is the purpose of life?" "How should people live?" "Can we actually know what is real?" "What is the best kind of society for people to live in?" Students in college or high school sometimes take classes in philosophy. They read and discuss what respected people have said and written about these kinds of things. [1/2 definitions] |
| present1 |
having to do with the tense of a verb that describes action or existence now. "Is," "possess," and "throws" are examples of verbs in the present tense. [1/4 definitions] |
| restore |
to bring back into use or existence. [1/3 definitions] |
| revelation |
a message to humans from a divine being, in which the existence, nature, or will of that divine being is made known. [1/3 definitions] |
| under the sun |
in existence; in the world; on earth. |
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