now+existing

  • 11existing — ex|ist|ing W2S3 [ıgˈzıstıŋ] adj [only before noun] present or being used now ▪ the existing laws ▪ The service is available to all existing customers …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 12existing — ex|ist|ing [ ıg zıstıŋ ] adjective only before noun *** used for describing something that exists now, especially when it might be changed or replaced: The existing system needs to be changed. the demolition of existing buildings to make way for… …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 13existing — /Ig zIstIN/ adjective (only before noun) existing systems, situations etc are the present ones being used now: Changes will be made to the existing laws …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 14existing */*/*/ — UK [ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ] / US adjective [only before noun] used for describing something that exists now, especially when it might be changed or replaced The existing system needs to be changed. the demolition of existing buildings to make way for new… …

    English dictionary

  • 15Now and then — Then Then ([th][e^]n), adv. [Originally the same word as than. See {Than}.] 1. At that time (referring to a time specified, either past or future). [1913 Webster] And the Canaanite was then in the land. Gen. xii. 6. [1913 Webster] Now I know in… …

    The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • 16Existing — Exist Ex*ist , v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Existed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Existing}.] [L. existere, exsistere, to step out or forth, emerge, appear, exist; ex out + sistere to cause to stand, to set, put, place, stand still, fr. stare to stand: cf. F.… …

    The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • 17existing*/*/*/ — [ɪgˈzɪstɪŋ] adj used for describing something that exists now, especially when it might soon be changed or replaced The existing system needs to be changed.[/ex] …

    Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • 18existing — I (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. existent, current, actual, extant; see alive 1 , extant , present 1 , real 2 . II (Roget s Thesaurus II) adjective 1. Having existence or life: alive, around, existent, extant, living. See LIVE. 2. In existence now:… …

    English dictionary for students

  • 19existing — adjective that exists, or has existence, especially that exists now …

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  • 20Forests Now Declaration — The Forests Now Declaration is a declaration that calls for a number of new market based mechanisms to protect tropical forests. The Declaration was created by the Global Canopy Programme, and has been signed by over 200 NGOs, business leaders,… …

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