English / word
absence
noun B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
the state of being away from a place or person; the non-existence or lack of something
In context
01
Your absence was noticed at dinner.
02
The teacher marked my absence in class.
Synonyms
lack,want,nonattendance
Antonyms
presence,attendance,existence
Collocations
absence from work,in the absence of,prolonged absence