noun
- The state of being present; current existence.
- usage: "he tested for the presence of radon"
- The immediate proximity of someone or something.
- usage: "she blushed in his presence"; "he sensed the presence of danger"; "he was well behaved in front of company"
- synonyms: front
- An invisible spiritual being felt to be nearby.
- The impression that something is present.
- usage: "he felt the presence of an evil force"
- Dignified manner or conduct.
- synonyms: bearing, comportment, mien
- The act of being present. .
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