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presence

pre·sence

US/ˈpɹɛzəns/ common

noun

1.

the state of being present; current existence

  • “he tested for the presence of radon”
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2.

the immediate proximity of someone or something

  • “she blushed in his presence”
  • “he sensed the presence of danger”
  • “he was well behaved in front of company”
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3.

an invisible spiritual being felt to be nearby

4.

the impression that something is present

  • “he felt the presence of an evil force”
5.
6.

the act of being present

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Origin

Through Old French presence, from Latin praesentia (“a being present”), from praesentem. Displaced native Old English andweardnes.

Phrases

  • in the presence of
  • Internet presence
  • make one's presence felt
  • presence chamber
  • presence of mind
  • presence room
  • real presence
  • saving your presence

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