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   Pres·ence

   /ˈprezns/

   

   noun

   • 1. the state or fact of existing, occurring, or being present in a place or thing: "the presence of chlorine in the atmosphere" Similar existencebeing thereattendanceattendingappearanceresidenceoccupancycompanycompanionshipinformal:turning upshowingshowing upOpposite absenceabsence
   • ▪ a person or thing that exists or is present in a place but is not seen: "the monks became aware of a strange presence" Similar ghostspiritspecterphantomvisionwraithshadowpoltergeistmanifestationapparitionsupernatural beingbodachduppyinformal:spookliterary:shadevisitantrevenantarchaic:eidolon
   • ▪ a group of people, especially soldiers or police, stationed in a particular place: "the US would maintain a presence in the Indian Ocean region"
   • ▪ the impressive manner or appearance of a person: "Richard was not a big man but his presence was overwhelming" Similar bearingcarriagestancedeportmentcomportmentattitudeposturemannerairguisedemeanormienbehaviorconductdignified air/demeanordignified bearingdignityauracharismapersonalitystrength/force of personalityindividualitymagnetismattractionpoiseself-assuranceself-possessionself-confidence

   Word Origin Middle English: via Old French from Latin praesentia ‘being at hand’, from the verb praeesse (see present1).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPRESENCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PRESENCE definition: 1. the fact that someone or something is in a place: 2. a feeling that someone is still in a place…. Learn more.

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   Presence is the state of being somewhere. When you get an invitation that reads "Your presence is requested,” you are being asked to show up. Your style of being there — your demeanor or bearing — is also your presence. Usually, presence is a physical thing. Since the 1600s, the word has also meant something otherwordly, a spiritual or ...

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpresence noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of presence noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   1. The state or fact of being present; current existence or occurrence: a student's presence in class; the presence of toxins in the blood. 2. The area immediately surrounding a great personage, especially a sovereign: in the king's presence. 3. A person who is present, especially in an impressive way: She was a presence in our lives. 4. a.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPRESENCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · 1. singular noun [with poss] Someone's presence in a place is the fact that they are there. They argued that his presence in the village could only stir up trouble. [ + in] She received hundreds of emails and phone calls requesting her presence at company meetings. [ + at] Synonyms: being, existence, company, residence More Synonyms of presence.

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   presence meaning, definition, what is presence: when someone or something is present in ...: Learn more.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPRESENCE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   noun. uk / ˈprez ə ns / us. presence noun (IN A PLACE) Add to word list. B2. the fact of being in a place: I didn't notice her presence. She signed the document in the presence of two witnesses. presence noun (POLICE/SOLDIERS) a group of police or soldiers who are watching or controlling a situation: a strong police presence.