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- pronunciation:
- pre
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 ns
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the state or condition of being present.
Your presence at every meeting is required.He was so quiet that I was not aware of his presence until he coughed.- antonyms:
- absence
- similar words:
- attendance, existence, occurrence, subsistence
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| definition 2: |
a condition of close proximity in time and space.
You must bow in the presence of the king.- similar words:
- closeness, company, midst, proximity, vicinity
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| definition 3: |
a person's projection of poise or self-assurance.
The young girl's presence, in addition to her talent, greatly impressed the audience.- similar words:
- bearing, carriage, confidence, demeanor, poise, self-assurance
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| definition 4: |
a supernatural influence felt to be near.
He did not believe in ghosts; nevertheless he felt a presence in the house that he could not explain.- 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.
The protesters demonstrated against the foreign nation's continued presence in the region.- similar words:
- forces, influence, occupation
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| related words: |
apparition, appearance, being, manner, mien |
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The words presence and presents sound alike but have different meanings. "Presents" is the plural form of present (a gift).
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