🚪absence

noun
/ˈæbsəns/

Meaning

the state of being away from a place or person
the state of being away from a place or person; lack or non-existence

Example Sentences

His absence from the meeting was noticed by everyone.

His absence from the meeting was noticed by everyone.

Example Expressions

absence makes the heart grow fonder

Synonyms

nonappearance, lack, nonexistence, vacancy, nonattendance, want, deficiency
Entry 1
nonappearance, lack, nonexistence, vacancy
Entry 2
nonattendance, lack, want, deficiency

Antonyms

presence, attendance, appearance, existence
Entry 1
presence, attendance, appearance
Entry 2
presence, attendance, existence

Collocations

long absence, unexplained absence, absence from work, in the absence of, prolonged absence
Entry 1
long absence, unexplained absence, absence from work
Entry 2
absence from work, in the absence of, prolonged absence

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