1 [U] (of a person) the fact of being in a particular place:
He hardly seemed to notice my presence. * Her presence during the crisis had a calming effect. * (formal) Your presence is requested at the meeting.
OPPABSENCE
2 [U] (of a thing or a substance) the fact of being in a particular place or thing:
The test can identify the presence of abnormalities in the unborn child.
OPPABSENCE
3 [sing.] a group of people, especially soldiers, who have been sent to a place to deal with a particular situation:
The government is maintaining a heavy police presence in the area. * a military presence
4 [C,usually sing.] (literary) a person or spirit that you cannot see but that you feel is near:
She felt a presence behind her.
5 [U] (approving) the quality of making a strong impression on other people by the way you talk or behave:
a man of great presence * She has a strong voice but absolutely no stage presence.
IDIOMS
in the presence of sb
