Absence

Meaning

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

the state of being away from a place or person

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

nonattendance, lack, want, deficiency, nonappearance, nonexistence, vacancy

Entry 1

nonattendance, lack, want, deficiency

Entry 2

nonappearance, lack, nonexistence, vacancy

Antonyms

presence, attendance, existence, appearance

Entry 1

presence, attendance, existence

Entry 2

presence, attendance, appearance

Collocations

absence from work, in the absence of, prolonged absence, long absence, unexplained absence

Entry 1

absence from work, in the absence of, prolonged absence

Entry 2

long absence, unexplained absence, absence from work