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presence

/ˈpɹɛzəns/noun2 syllables

Presence means: dignified manner or conduct.

Synonyms for presence5

noun, as in dignified manner or conduct

bearing, comportment, mien

noun, as in the immediate proximity of someone or something

also used for presence

room tone

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Opposites of presence

What does presence mean?6

noun

1

dignified manner or conduct

2

the immediate proximity of someone or something“she blushed in his presence”

3

the state of being present; current existence“he tested for the presence of radon”

4

an invisible spiritual being felt to be nearby

5

the impression that something is present“he felt the presence of an evil force”

6

the act of being present

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Presence in a sentence

  • He looks innocent, but don't leave your glasses unattended in his presence.Ooneykcall
  • In the presence of my parents, he acted like a good husband.maaster
  • Despite feeling her presence, he chose not to look at her.Nuel
  • Lorenzo was making a lot of noise, making his presence known.Amastan
  • In her presence, your vision becomes clouded, unable to perceive any wrongdoing or faults.Nuel
  • Your departure or your presence, both are suitable.anzart
  • They speak not with words, but with presence.Igider
  • The naive man was utterly embarrassed in her presence.rafmagon

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of presence

as a noun

plural
presences