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pres·ence
 presence
- pronunciation:
- pre
z
 ns
- features:
- Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the state or condition of being present.
- antonyms:
- absence
- similar words:
- attendance, existence, occurrence, subsistence
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| definition 2: |
a condition of close proximity in time and space.
- similar words:
- closeness, company, midst, proximity, vicinity
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| definition 3: |
a person's projection of poise or self-assurance.
- similar words:
- bearing, carriage, confidence, demeanor, poise, self-assurance
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| definition 4: |
a supernatural influence felt to be near.
- similar words:
- force, ghost, phantom, specter, spirit
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| definition 5: |
a country's influence in another country, esp. as shown by military or economic activity.
- similar words:
- forces, influence, occupation
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| related words: |
apparition, appearance, being, manner, mien |
The words presence and presents sound alike but have different meanings. "Presents" is the plural form of present (a gift).
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