Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in someone's presence
phrase
in ˈsʌmənz ˈprɛzəns
Definition
Being physically close to or in the company of someone.
Examples
- It’s always polite to behave well in someone’s presence.
- She felt nervous speaking in someone’s presence whom she admired.
- In someone’s presence, he found it hard to be himself.
Meaning
The condition of being with another person, often in a social or formal context.
Synonyms
- in someone’s company
- in someone’s sight
- amongst someone
