omnipresent
/'ɔmni'prezənt/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Being present everywhere at once: Existing or seeming to exist in all places at the same time; ubiquitous.
Usage
- The word "omnipresent" is used to describe something that is perceived to be everywhere simultaneously. It is often used in religious, philosophical, or technological contexts to denote a pervasive presence.
- It is a formal adjective, typically used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb like "is" or "seems").
Examples
- Attributive use (before a noun):
- The omnipresent surveillance cameras made people feel uneasy.
- In his theology, God is an omnipresent spirit.
- Predicative use (after a linking verb):
- In the modern world, social media seems omnipresent.
- The feeling of anxiety was omnipresent during the crisis.
Advanced Usage
- "The omnipresent threat of...": Used to describe a danger or risk that is felt to be constant and everywhere.
- The omnipresent threat of climate change requires global action.
- "An omnipresent sense of...": Used to describe a pervasive feeling or atmosphere.
- An omnipresent sense of nostalgia hung over the old town.
Variants and Related Words
- Omnipresence (noun): The state or quality of being omnipresent.
- The omnipresence of digital devices has changed how we communicate.
Synonyms
- Ubiquitous: Seeming to be everywhere at once. (Often used in less formal or technological contexts than "omnipresent").
- Pervasive: Spreading widely throughout an area or group of people.
- Ever-present: Always present.
Antonyms
- Absent: Not present.
- Rare: Not found or occurring very often.
- Limited: Restricted in size, amount, or extent.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- (To be) everywhere at once: An informal phrase describing a state similar to being omnipresent.
- During the festival, the event organizers seemed to be everywhere at once.
Adjective
- being present everywhere at once