n.
- the state or fact of being present.
▸a person or thing that is present but not seen.
- the impressive manner or appearance of a person.
Phrase
- make one's presence felt
have a strong influence on a situation. - presence of mind
the ability to remain calm and take quick, sensible action in the face of sudden difficulty.
Etymology
ME: via OFr. from L. praesentia ‘being at hand’, from praeesse (see present1).