absence — the 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
Missing student from class
In absence lies the essence of true presence
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“Medical leave of absence requires proper documentation.”
“The absence of noise in the library was almost deafening.”
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