Meaning & use
a strong presence
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UK/ə ˌstrɒŋ ˈprezəns/
US/ə ˌstrɔːŋ ˈprezəns/
Meaning
nouncountable
A very noticeable or influential effect that someone or something has in a place or situation.
Grammar: Countable: 'a strong presence' for one, 'strong presences' for several.
Patterns
- have a strong presence in something
- a strong presence on something
- maintain a strong presence
The company has a strong presence in the Asian market.
Her strong presence on social media helped the campaign.
The actor's strong presence made every scene memorable.
Word forms
| plural | strong presences |
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Common combinations
- have a strong presence in
- The brand has a strong presence in Europe.
- a strong presence on
- She has a strong presence on stage.
- maintain a strong presence
- The army maintained a strong presence along the border.
Synonyms and how they differ
- influence
- Influence is about the power to affect things; presence is about being noticeably there or felt.
- impact
- Impact suggests a clear effect or result; presence is more about being felt or seen.
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