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presence

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈpɹɛzəns// UK //pɹˈɛzəns// pres·ence Archaic General-service

n. the fact of being in a place at a certain time. It can also describe a person's strong or impressive character that others notice immediately.

n. the state or fact of being existing, occurring, or present in a place or thing. Often refers to a person's impressive manner or the influence exerted by a group or entity in a specific field.


SIMPLE

Your presence at the meeting is very important.

CONTEXTUAL

The company has a strong presence in the European market after opening three new offices this year.

COMPLEX

The speaker's commanding presence silenced the room before she even reached the podium, demonstrating how charisma can influence an audience as much as the spoken word itself.

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Origin

Through Old French presence, from Latin praesentia (“a being present”), from praesentem. Displaced native Old English andweardnes.

Usage

Uncountable when referring to the general state of being present; countable when referring to a supernatural being or a specific localized influence.

Pitfall

He has a great present.He has a great presence.Learners often confuse the noun 'presence' (the quality of being there) with 'present' (a gift or the current time).

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