Webster's English Dictionary

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presence

pres.ence \'prez-*n(t)s\ n 1: the fact or condition of being present  2a: 
   the part of space within one's immediate vicinity  2b: the neighborhood of 
   one of superior esp. royal rank  archaic  3: COMPANY  4: one that is 
   present : as  4a: the actual person or thing that is present  4b: something 
   present of a visible or concrete nature  5a: the bearing, carriage, or air 
   of a person; esp : stately or dis tinguished bearing 5b: a quality of poise 
   and effectiveness that enables a performer to achiev e a close relationship 
   with his audience 6: something held to be present