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:
Her absence made the party less fun.Many noticed his absence from the meeting today.
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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