presence

Pluralpresences (some meanings)

1. 1
   being nearbynoununcountable

   The fact of being in a place, or being close enough to be seen or reached.

   Your presence at the meeting really helped the team.

   The dog's presence made the children feel safe at night.

   UsageOften the presence of someone, or your presence. It sounds like presents (gifts).

   Similarattendance, nearness, proximity

   Oppositeabsence

2. 2
   market activitynounusually singular

   A company's business activity in a particular market or area.

   The brand wants a bigger presence in Asia.

   The store has no presence in small towns.

   UsageSay a presence in a place: a bigger presence in Asia.

   Similarfootprint, foothold

3. 3
   noununcountable

   The area of space right around a person.

   She felt nervous in the presence of the principal.

   Please don't use bad language in the presence of children.

   UsageAlmost always in the presence of someone, or in my presence.

   Similarvicinity

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4. 4
   star qualitynounusually singular

   A strong way of being that makes people notice you, like a performer who holds an audience.

   Like a tall tree in an open field: it stands out even when everything is still.

   The new teacher has a calm presence that students respond to.

   Even in a crowded room, her presence drew everyone's attention.

   UsageOften have presence or stage presence.

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5. 5
   troopsnouncountable

   Police officers or soldiers placed somewhere to keep order or to show power.

   There was a big police presence outside the stadium before the game.

   The army keeps a small presence near the border all year.

   UsageOften a police presence or a big police presence.

   Similardeployment

6. 6
   spiritnouncountable

   A spirit, unseen being, or force that someone feels or believes is there.

   She felt a strange presence in the old house.

   Visitors say a ghostly presence haunts the attic.

   UsageOften feel a presence, like a strange presence in a house.

   Similarspirit, entity, ghost, being, force

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