26984 words

presence

6 definitions • 10 examples
1
the fact that someone or something is in a place:

Examples:

She was overawed by the presence of so many people.
The presence of pollen in the atmosphere causes hay fever in some people.
He's usually quite polite in my presence.
The document was signed in the presence of two witnesses.
2
a feeling that someone is still in a place although they are not there or are dead:

Examples:

His daughter's presence seemed to fill her empty bedroom.
3

Examples:

The United Nations has maintained a presence in the region for some time.
There was a strong police presence at the demonstration.
4
a quality that makes people notice or admire you, even when you are not speaking:

Examples:

stage presence
He stood there in the corner of the room, a dark, brooding (= worrying) presence.
5
Presence is also a person’s ability to make his or her character known to others:

Examples:

[ U ] He writes better, he reports better, and his presence on camera is better.
6
If a country or organization has a presence somewhere, some of its members are there.

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