# presence vs present

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### presence
*noun · IPA /ˈpɹɛzn̩s/ · frequency rank #1,914*
The fact or condition of being present, or of being within sight or call, or at hand.

### present
*adjective · IPA /ˈpɹɛz.ənt/ · frequency rank #680*
Relating to now, for the time being; current.

## Source
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