Presence

  • 31presence — noun 1) the presence of a train was indicated electrically Syn: existence, being there Ant: absence 2) I requested the presence of a nurse Syn: attendance, appearance; company, companionship …

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  • 32presence — noun 1) the presence of an intruder Syn: existence 2) I requested the presence of a lawyer Syn: attendance, appearance 3) a woman of great presence Syn: aura …

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  • 33presence*/*/*/ — [ˈprez(ə)ns] noun 1) [U] the fact of being in a particular place at a particular time Mr Reese didn t even acknowledge my presence.[/ex] a device for detecting the presence of submarines[/ex] 2) [singular] a group of people who are in a place for …

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  • 34presence — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) I n. attendance (see presence); vicinity, immediacy (see nearness); demeanor, bearing, appearance; person of importance, VIP. II Fact of being at a certain place Nouns 1. presence, attendance;… …

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  • 35presence — The bearing or personality of a person. The fact of being at a place at a particular time. The meaning of the word depends upon the circumstances. No one can accurately define it. It implies an area which has no metes and bounds. Anything done… …

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  • 36presence — 1. noun /ˈprɛzəns/ a) The fact or condition of being present, or of being within sight or call, or at hand; Any painter can benefit from the presence of a live model from which to draw. b) The part of space within ones immediate …

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  • 37presence — noun 1》 the state or fact of being present.     ↘a person or thing that is present but not seen. 2》 the impressive manner or appearance of a person. Phrases make one s presence felt have a strong influence on a situation. presence of mind the… …

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  • 38presence — /ˈprɛzəns / (say prezuhns) noun 1. the state or fact of being present, as with others or in a place. 2. attendance or company. 3. immediate vicinity; close proximity: in the presence of witnesses. 4. the immediate personal vicinity of a great… …

  • 39presence —   Alo.    ♦ In the presence of, i mua o; me ka ike maka o.    ♦ Presence of mind, no ono o pono i ka wā ulia …

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  • 40presence — noun Date: 14th century 1. the fact or condition of being present 2. a. the part of space within one s immediate vicinity b. the neighborhood of one of superior especially royal rank 3. archaic company 2a 4. one that is present: as a. the actual… …

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