1. (

• presence

) the state of being present; current existence; "he tested for the presence of radon" ;

2. (

• presence ,
• front ,

) the immediate proximity of someone or something; "she blushed in his presence"; "he sensed the presence of danger"; "he was well behaved in front of company" ;

3. (

• presence

) an invisible spiritual being felt to be nearby ;

4. (

• presence

) the impression that something is present; "he felt the presence of an evil force" ;

5. (

• bearing ,
• comportment ,
• presence ,
• mien

) dignified manner or conduct ;

6. (

• presence

) the act of being present ;