- pronunciation:
- pre
z
ns
- features:
- Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the state or condition of being in a place at a certain time.
Your regular presence at work is important.- antonyms:
- absence
- similar words:
- attendance, existence
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| definition 2: |
the condition of being near in time and space.
The police officers talked with the suspect in the presence of his lawyer.- similar words:
- closeness, company
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The words
presence and
presents sound alike but have different meanings. "Presents" is the plural form of
present (a gift).