presence
gb/pɹˈɛzəns/ us/pɹˈɛzəns/
A2
English
~ 1300
jelenlét, kisugárzás
NOUN
A2
1
jelenlét
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone's/something's] presence [somewhere]
Her presence at the meeting surprised everyone.
Az értekezleten való jelenléte mindenkit meglepett.
The teacher's presence in the classroom kept the students quiet.
A tanár jelenléte az osztályteremben csendben tartotta a diákokat.
Police confirmed his presence at the scene of the crime.
Your presence here means a lot to me.
Learner examples
She was happy about his presence.
Örült a jelenlétének.
The dog’s presence made me feel safe.
A kutya jelenlététől biztonságban éreztem magam.
I felt his presence in the room.
Her presence helped me stay calm.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'presence' with 'present' as an adjective or noun meaning 'gift'. They are different words with different meanings.
Meaning
state of being present
Collocations
in someone's presence
|physical presence
|presence in the room
|confirm presence
Synonyms
attendance (Implies being present at an event or meeting, often in a formal or recorded way.)
Antonyms
absence (Refers to the state of not being in a place.)
Themes
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When someone or something is in a place.
The state or fact of being in a particular place or situation.
NOUN
B1
2
kisugárzás
B2
jelenlét
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] has a strong presence
The actor has a commanding stage presence.
A színésznek tekintélyt parancsoló színpadi jelenléte van.
Her calm presence reassured the nervous crowd.
Nyugodt kisugárzása megnyugtatta az ideges tömeget.
He lacks the presence needed for leadership roles.
The speaker’s presence filled the room with energy.
Learner examples
The singer has a big stage presence.
Az énekesnek erős színpadi jelenléte van.
His strong presence made people listen.
Erős kisugárzása miatt az emberek odafigyeltek rá.
She has a warm presence that helps people relax.
The teacher’s presence makes the class quiet.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with physical location. Here it refers to personality impact, not just being there.
Meaning
quality of impactful appearance
Collocations
commanding presence
|stage presence
|strong presence
|charismatic presence
Synonyms
charisma (Often implies charm and attractiveness that inspires others.)
Antonyms
anonymity (The state of not being noticed or recognized.)
Themes
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The way someone looks or acts that makes people notice them.
A person's noticeable and impressive manner, appearance, or personality that affects others.
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
3
jelenlét
B1
Usage pattern:
presence of [something] [somewhere]
There is a strong military presence along the border.
Jelentős katonai jelenlét van a határ mentén.
The company is expanding its online presence.
A vállalat bővíti az online jelenlétét.
Tests confirmed the presence of bacteria in the water.
A foreign presence has been felt in the region for years.
Learner examples
There is police presence in the park.
Rendőri jelenlét van a parkban.
The company has an online presence.
A cégnek van online jelenléte.
We saw a military presence at the airport.
Tests show the presence of sugar in the drink.
Meaning
existence in a location
Collocations
military presence
|online presence
|police presence
|foreign presence
Synonyms
existence (General term for being real or present, without implying influence.)
Antonyms
nonexistence (The state of not existing at all.)
Themes
science
|business
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When something is found or exists in a place.
The fact that something exists or operates in a particular place.
Grammar
Dictionary form
presence
IPA
GB/pɹˈɛzəns/
US/pɹˈɛzəns/
Syllables & stress
pres - ence (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (pres)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: presence
- Plural: presence, presences
Word family
Expressions
in the presence of
1/ˈɪn ðə pɹˈɛzəns əv/
fixed phrase
while someone/something is there
When someone or something is there with you.
Examples
- Please do not smoke in the presence of children.
- He was nervous in the presence of his boss.
make your presence felt
1/mˈeɪk jˈʊɹ pɹˈɛzəns fˈɛlt/
idiom
show clear influence or effect
To make sure people notice you and your influence.
Examples
- The new manager quickly made her presence felt in the office.
- He made his presence felt during the debate.
online presence
1/ˈɔnlˌaɪn pɹˈɛzəns/
fixed phrase
existence on the internet
How much someone or something can be found on the internet.
Examples
- The brand is working to improve its online presence.
- A good online presence can help you get more customers.
presence of mind
1/pɹˈɛzəns əv mˈaɪnd/
fixed phrase
clear thinking under pressure
The ability to think and act quickly when something bad or surprising happens.
Examples
- She had the presence of mind to call 911 immediately.
- He lost his presence of mind during the crisis.