Presence - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈprezns|  American pronunciation of the word presence
Brit.  |ˈprez(ə)ns|  British pronunciation of the word presence

noun

- the state of being present; current existence
he tested for the presence of radon
- the immediate proximity of someone or something (syn: front)
she blushed in his presence
he sensed the presence of danger
- an invisible spiritual being felt to be nearby
- the impression that something is present
he felt the presence of an evil force
- dignified manner or conduct (syn: bearing, comportment, mien)
- the act of being present

Extra examples

...men should watch their language when in the presence of ladies...

...the orchestra's musical director has a very stately presence...

The presence of pollen in the atmosphere causes hay fever in some people.

He's usually quite polite in my presence.

The United Nations has maintained a presence in the region for some time.

Your presence is requested at the club meeting on Friday.

Tests revealed the presence of poison in the blood.

We will increase police presence in local communities.

Soldiers still maintain a military presence in the area.

They felt a strange presence in the deserted house.

The test is used to detect the presence of alcohol in the blood.

She advertised her presence by wearing a skimpy dress.

...I hope that you will grace our gathering with your presence....

She coughed, betraying her presence behind the door.

The compound will decompose in the presence of light.

Word forms

noun
singular: presence
plural: presences
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