What part of speech is presence?

"Presence" can be several parts of speech, depending on its function in a sentence:

* Noun: This is the most common use of "presence." It refers to the state or fact of being present.

* Example: "The king's presence commanded attention."

* Adjective: It can describe something that is physically present.

* Example: "The presence of a strong odor indicated a problem."

* Verb: Less common, but "presence" can be used as a verb meaning "to be present."

* Example: "The queen will presence at the ceremony." (Though this is more formal and rarely used)

So, the part of speech depends on the sentence structure and context.