presence

noun B2 Neutral

Meaning

"Presence" refers to the state of being in a particular place or the impression one creates through their demeanor and behavior.

💡 A common mistake is to confuse "presence" with "presents," which refers to gifts.

Example Sentences

Her presence in the meeting helped calm the nervous team .

I felt his presence in the room all evening .

Is her presence important at the meeting tomorrow ?

The presence of the manager ensured the meeting ran smoothly .

Word in Context

Anna arrived at the community center five minutes early and sat quietly to prepare . Her calm presence made the other volunteers less nervous and the meeting started on time . She has been organizing the weekly meeting for months , so she knows how to keep conversations on track . After everyone introduced themselves , they chose tasks and left feeling confident about the project .

Common Phrases

strong presence physical presence online presence

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