Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A situation or period where someone or something is not present.
Absence
/ˈæbsəns/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Some of his excuses for absence lately had been pretty weak.Her absence at the meeting was a surprise to everyone.The absence of rain led to a severe drought in the region.
Etymology:
From Latin absentia, derived from absēns, participle stem of abesse where ab- means "away" and esse means "to be".
Usage Statistics:
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