The Opposite(Antonym) of “presence”
The antonyms of presence are absence and nonexistence. The antonyms absence and nonexistence convey the lack or non-existence of something.
Explore all Antonyms of “presence”
Definitions and Examples of absence, nonexistence
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
The state of being away or not present.
Example
His absence from the meeting was noticed by everyone.
The state or condition of not existing.
Example
The unicorn is a mythical creature that has nonexistence in reality.
Key Differences: absence vs nonexistence
- 1Absence refers to the state of being away or not present.
- 2Nonexistence refers to the state or condition of not existing.
Effective Usage of absence, nonexistence
- 1In everyday conversation, use absence to describe the lack of presence of someone or something.
- 2Use nonexistence in philosophical or scientific discussions to describe the state of something that does not exist.
- 3In academic writing, use these antonyms to express the absence or non-existence of something.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of presence are absence and nonexistence. Use absence to describe the lack of presence of someone or something, and nonexistence to describe the state of something that does not exist. These antonyms can be used in everyday conversations, philosophical or scientific discussions, and academic writing.
