presence

noun (presence, uncountable; a presence)

«presence» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Presence is being in a place: "your presence is requested at the meeting" means please come. tree →
In the presence of someone means with them there: "don't swear in the presence of children". tree →
A presence is a person or thing you can feel is there, sometimes one you cannot see: "she felt a strange presence in the room". tree →
Presence (or stage presence) is a strong, confident way of standing and speaking that makes people notice you. tree →

In the lessons

In science, tests check for the presence of starch or water. In stories, a ghostly presence makes a scene scary. In formal letters and exam language, "presence" replaces "being there". Phrases: in the presence of, presence of mind, stage presence, make your presence felt, a police presence.

Examples

The test shows the presence of starch in the bread. tree →
Your presence at the party made it special. tree →
He kept calm in the presence of danger. tree →
She felt a strange presence in the dark attic. tree →
There was a large police presence at the match. tree →
Quick presence of mind saved the boy from falling. tree →
The actor has great stage presence. tree →
For a time he seemed unconscious of their presence. tree →

Note

Uncountable in most senses. Do not confuse presence (being there) with presents (gifts) — they sound the same. Adjective: present. Opposite: absence.

In Jewish tradition

Often it means being in front of someone important. When God says "My presence" it means God's own nearness, going with Israel.

Interpretation. The rabbis call God's nearness the Shekhinah, the Divine Presence that dwells with Israel.

Examples

And Jacob blessed Pharaoh, and went out from the presence of Pharaoh. (Torah GEN.47.10, JPS 1917) tree →
And He said: 'My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.' (Torah EXO.33.14, JPS 1917) tree →
And all the congregation of the children of Israel departed from the presence of Moses. (Torah EXO.35.20, JPS 1917) tree →
Now I had not been beforetime sad in his presence. (Writings NEH.2.1, JPS 1917) tree →
Serve the LORD with gladness; come before His presence with singing. (Writings PSA.100.2, JPS 1917) tree →
When mine enemies are turned back, they stumble and perish at Thy presence; (Writings PSA.9.4, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Uncountable in most senses. Do not confuse presence (being there) with presents (gifts) — they sound the same. Adjective: present. Opposite: absence.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «presence» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«presence» in the school dictionary on Mova free.
Trees and pragmatics of «presence» in the Judaism dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«presence» in the Judaism dictionary on Mova free.

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