n. The state or quality of having existence. See Synonyms at existence.n. Something, such as an object, an idea, or a symbol, that exists, is thought to exist, or is represented as existing.n. The totality of all things that exist.n. A person: "The artist after all is a solitary beingā ( Virginia Woolf). n. All the qualities constituting one that exists; the essence.n. One's basic or essential nature; personality.conjunction. Chiefly Southern U.S., Upper Southern U.S., & New England Because; since. Often used with as or that.