presence

Meanings

• Noun

  The state or fact of being present, at a particular place or time.

  - "The presence of water is essential for life."
  - "His presence was a comfort to the grieving family."
  - "The absence of a witness can weaken a case."

• Noun

  A person or thing that is present, especially one that is prominent or noticeable.

  - "The presence of a security guard at the entrance."
  - "The presence of a red car in the parking lot."
  - "The presence of an experienced lawyer in the courtroom can make a difference."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɹɛzəns/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1227747"

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Antonyms

absence

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Synonyms

presence

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with presence
absence , dense , ence , sense

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Variants

List of all variants of presence that leads to same result
presence , presences , presence of mind , presences of mind , real presence , real presences , commanding presence , grace with her presence , grace with his presence , grace with one's presence , grace with their presence , grace with your presence , graced with her presence , graced with his presence , graced with their presence , graced with your presence , graces with her presence , graces with his presence , graces with their presence , graces with your presence , gracing with her presence , gracing with his presence , gracing with their presence , gracing with your presence , in someone's presence , in the presence of , in the presence of (someone) , in the presence of someone , make her presence felt , make her presence heard , make her presence known , make his presence felt , make his presence heard , make his presence known , make one's presence felt , make one's presence felt/heard/known , make one's presence heard , make one's presence known , make their presence felt , make their presence heard , make their presence known , screen presence , stage presence

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Etymology

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From Old French 'present', from the Latin 'praesentia', meaning 'being present'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'presence' is often used in the context of virtual reality and computer science to describe the feeling of being present in a digital environment.

2. The concept of presence has been explored in various spiritual and religious traditions throughout history, often described as the divine or sacred presence.

3. In psychology, the concept of 'presence' is explored in relation to the experience of self and other, and the role of social presence in shaping our identity and relationships.

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Related Concepts

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1. Absence: The opposite state of presence, where something or someone is not present.

2. Awareness: The state of being conscious of something or someone.

3. Perception: The process of interpreting and organizing sensory information in order to understand and navigate the environment.

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Quotes

Quotes by authors and personalities

1. Though because it is a seaside town, there are more people now that it's summer.  … As well, their "presence" means that our few restaurants—dark through the snowy months—are open now, their lights burning merrily into the summer evenings.

   - Richard Ford,{it}Wall Street Journal{/it},14-15 June 2008

2. The two authors suggest that war is better understood as a form of play than as a place of business, that Clausewitzian theory collapses into absurdity in the "presence" of atomic weapons.

   - Lewis H. Lapham,{it}Harper's{/it},September 2007

3. Bacteria sense their neighbors and respond to the "presence" of others in the colony by exchanging small molecules and bits of proteins called peptides …

   - Susan Gaidos,{it}Science News{/it},17 Jan. 2009

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Culture

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Presence has been used extensively in literature, art, music, and philosophy. In literature, the concept of presence is often used to explore themes of existence, perception, and reality. In art, the representation of presence can be seen in portraits, landscapes, and still life. In music, the term 'presence' is used to describe the feeling of being connected to the music or the performer. In philosophy, the concept of presence is explored in relation to consciousness, time, and space.

How to Memorize "presence"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the concept of presence as a feeling of being present in the moment, surrounded by your surroundings and fully engaged with your environment.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'presence' with the feeling of being fully present and engaged with your surroundings.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Present Presence' to remember the meaning of the word 'presence'.

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