Presence

Quick meaning: Presence is a noun meaning The fact or condition of being present, or of being within sight or call, or at hand.

Meaning

The fact or condition of being present, or of being within sight or call, or at hand.

More Meanings

1. The part of space within one's immediate vicinity.
2. A quality of poise and effectiveness that enables a performer to achieve a close relationship with their audience.
3. Something (as a spirit) felt or believed to be present.
4. A company's business activity in a particular market.
5. The state of being closely focused on the here and now, not distracted by irrelevant thoughts.
6. A quality that sets an individual out from others; a quality that makes them noticed and/or admired even if they are not speaking or performing.
7. (archaic) An assembly of great persons.

Example Sentences

Bob never said anything about it in my presence.

Any painter can benefit from the presence of a live model from which to draw.

Despite being less than five foot, she filled up the theatre with her stage presence.

I'm convinced that there was a presence in that building that I can't explain, which led to my heroic actions.

Word Forms

• presences
• presencing
• presenced

Synonyms for presence

Depending on context, synonyms include bearing, front, comportment, mien.

Antonyms for presence

Common opposites include absence.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include comportment, front, mien, bearing, exist, existence.

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