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absencethe state of being away from a place or person

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the state of being away from a place or person

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæbsəns/

Korean meaning: 부재, 결석

Korean pronunciation: 압-선스 (강세: 압)

Example Sentences

  • The teacher marked Tom's absence with a dramatic sigh and said, 'Even his shadow decided to skip class today.'
  • During the boss's absence, the office turned into a mini carnival with paper plane competitions.
  • The absence of coffee in the morning made her feel like a smartphone with 1% battery.

absence

NOUN

//ˈæbsəns//

the state of being away from a place or person

absence concept
💡 Concept

Missing student from class

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absence rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

In absence lies the essence of true presence

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈæbsəns/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈæbsəns/

🌳Etymology

Prefixab--
Rootsens
Suffix--ence

Origin

From Latin 'absentia', derived from 'abesse' meaning 'to be away' or 'to be absent'. The word combines the prefix 'ab-' (away) with 'esse' (to be).

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🎵Rhyme

presenceessencesentence
presence
essence
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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The teacher marked Tom's absence with a dramatic sigh and said, 'Even his shadow decided to skip class today.'

😄 Fun example

During the boss's absence, the office turned into a mini carnival with paper plane competitions.

😄 Fun example

The absence of coffee in the morning made her feel like a smartphone with 1% battery.

Medical leave of absence requires proper documentation.

The absence of noise in the library was almost deafening.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

lackwantdeficiencyshortagevoid

Antonyms

presenceattendanceexistence

Related

absentabsenteeabsenteeismabsent-minded