presence

/ˈprɛzəns/

Definitions

1. noun

the state or fact of being present; the state of being in a particular place or situation at a particular time

“She made a big impression with her presence at the conference.”

2. noun

a person or thing that is in a particular place or situation

“The presence of the new employee was felt throughout the office.”

3. noun

the quality of being impressive or impressive character

“The presence of the famous actor added to the drama’s success.”

4. verb

to be or seem to be in a particular place or situation

“The manager’s presence was felt throughout the company, even on weekends.”

5. verb

to be or seem impressive or influential

“The presence of the company in the market has been a challenge for our competitor.”

6. noun

a feeling of being watched or aware of something

“The eerie presence in the abandoned house gave me chills.”

Synonyms

  • appearance
  • attendance
  • being

Antonyms

  • absence
  • nonattendance