presence
the state of being present; current existence
How often you will meet it
Rank 609 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 31,680 times across 155,139 chapters — 0.015% of every word in the library.
It belongs to the first 1,000 words, the band worth learning before any other.
What it means
noun
- the state of being present; current existence he tested for the presence of radon
- the immediate proximity of someone or something also: front she blushed in his presencehe sensed the presence of danger
- an invisible spiritual being felt to be nearby
- the impression that something is present he felt the presence of an evil force
- dignified manner or conduct also: bearing, comportment, mien
- the act of being present
presence in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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With great presence of mind I pointed to my nose--they saw the point at once.
Punch — Volume 99, August 16, 1890 · Various · Chapter 1
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The presence of a cicatrix on the left temple (This is a most irrefutable proof of insanity).
Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 08, May 21, 1870 · Various · Chapter 1
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With the presence of Mr. Inglethorp, a sense of constraint and veiled hostility seemed to settle down upon the company.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles · Agatha Christie · Chapter 1
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Lieutenant General Sherman was to have been of the party also, but the Indian war compelled his presence on the plains.
The Innocents Abroad — Volume 01 · Mark Twain · Chapter 1
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Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
The White Christmas and other Merry · Walter Ben Hare · Chapter 1