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"Presence" vs. "existence": the subtle nuances of being
Anwar Kareem 09/10/2024, 01:09English.me team member
What is similar?
Both can refer to the state of something being in a particular place or reality.
What is different?
Presence often refers to someone or something being in a specific location or context at a certain time. Existence refers more broadly to the state of being real or having reality, without specifying location or time.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Presence- The presence of the police made everyone feel safer.
- She felt a comforting presence in the room.
- His presence at the meeting was unexpected.
- The existence of life on other planets is still a mystery.
- Her very existence is a testament to human resilience.
- The evidence confirmed the existence of the lost city.
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