absence

[ˈæbsəns]

absence Definition

• 1. the state of being away or not present
• 2. a lack or deficiency of something

Using absence: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "absence" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Her absence from the meeting was noted by everyone.

• Example

  The absence of evidence does not prove anything.

• Example

  There is an absence of leadership in this company.

absence Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for absence

• nonattendance
• nonappearance
• lack
• deficiency
• scarcity

Antonyms for absence

• presence
• attendance
• existence
• abundance

Phrases with absence

• in the absence of

  when something or someone is not present or available

  Example

  In the absence of a better solution, we will have to make do with what we have.

• absence makes the heart grow fonder

  people tend to miss and appreciate someone or something more when they are not around

  Example

  I used to take my family for granted, but now that I'm living abroad, I realize that absence makes the heart grow fonder.

• leave of absence

  permission to be absent from work or duty for a certain period of time

  Example

  She requested a leave of absence to take care of her sick mother.

Origins of absence

from Latin 'absentia', meaning 'being away'

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Summary: absence in Brief

'Absence' [ˈæbsəns] refers to the state of being away or not present, or a lack or deficiency of something. It can be used in phrases like 'in the absence of,' which means when something or someone is not present or available, and 'absence makes the heart grow fonder,' which suggests that people tend to miss and appreciate someone or something more when they are not around. 'Leave of absence' denotes permission to be absent from work or duty for a certain period of time.