absence

nounstate of not being present

nounstate of lacking something needed or usual

Word Origin & History

late 14c., from Old French absence (14c.), from Latin absentia, noun of state from absentem (nominative absens), present participle of abesse "be away from, be absent," from ab- "away" (see ab-) + esse "to be" (see essence).

Example Sentences for absence

Milza was the first to observe that her absence was unusually protracted.

Then came that man, he filled her heart with illusions, and took her away in my absence.

Decidedly, Dick had been a godsend, and his absence would be a calamity.

I should never have comfort but in his absence, or when I was quarreling with him.

"I want leave of absence to-day, sir," he said, speaking hurriedly.

During his absence we shall be able to chuse our own society, and to have true enjoyment.

To assist us in such a resolution I feel that absence will be necessary.

I returned again to my old camp, which was not disturbed in my absence.

In his absence, Fitzpiers died, and this quite consoled him for his defeat.

In his absence, Leicester's voice asked if quarter was given.

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Synonyms for absence

noun state of not being present

Antonyms for absence

More words related to absence

absenteeism

noun. state of not being present

dearth

noun. insufficiency, scarcity

deficiencies

noun. imperfection, inadequacy

deficiency