presence

n 1: the state of being present; current existence; "he tested

for the presence of radon" [ant: {absence}]

2: 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" [syn: {front}]

3: an invisible spiritual being felt to be nearby

4: the impression that something is present; "he felt the

presence of an evil force"

5: dignified manner or conduct [syn: {bearing}, {comportment},

{mien}]

6: the act of being present [ant: {absence}]