presence
pronunciation
How to pronounce presence in British English:
UK [ˈprezns]
How to pronounce presence in American English:
US [ˈprezns]
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- Noun:
- the state of being present; current existence
- the immediate proximity of someone or something
- an invisible spiritual being felt to be nearby
- the impression that something is present
- dignified manner or conduct
- the act of being present
Word Origin
- presence (n.)
- mid-14c., "fact of being present," from Old French presence (12c., Modern French présence), from Latin praesentia "a being present," from praesentem (see present (n.)). Meaning "carriage, demeanor, aspect" (especially if impressive) is from 1570s; that of "divine, spiritual, or incorporeal being felt as present" is from 1660s. Presence of mind (1660s) is a loan-translation of French présence d'esprit, Latin praesentia animi.
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Example
- 1. If gojee is going to grow , it 'll need to aggressively announce its presence .
- 2. The robot can detect human presence and interference , which ensures its safety around people .
- 3. China is certainly making its presence felt internationally .
- 4. This use of language to signal presence is important .
- 5. The boy felt constraint in her presence .