absence

The word “absence” has 2 syllables: ab-sence

It's pronounced as /ˈæbsəns/


What is synonym and antonym for absence?

In the thesaurus, “absence” has 7 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for absence along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for absence

Antonyms for absence

  • abundance
  • adequacy
  • enough
  • excess
  • fund
  • plenty
  • presence
  • stock
  • sufficiency
  • supply

Meanings of absence

  • noun
    1. A state of being away or withdrawn from a place or from companionship; the period of being away.
    2. Failure to be present where one is expected, wanted, or needed; nonattendance; deficiency.
    3. Lack; deficiency; nonexistence.
    4. Inattention to things present; abstraction (of mind).
    5. Temporary loss or disruption of consciousness, with sudden onset and recovery, and common in epilepsy.
    6. Lack of contact between blades.

Example Sentences

  • Her absence from the meeting was noticeable, as she was usually punctual.
  • The teacher marked him absent due to his prolonged absence from school.
  • In the absence of evidence, the case was dismissed.
  • His sudden absence from work raised concerns among his colleagues.
  • The garden felt empty in the absence of colorful flowers.

On this page you'll find 17 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to absence, such as: abundance, adequacy, dearth, deficiency, drought, enough, excess.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

abstractedness

dearth

dearths

lack

lacks

  • absence
  • asks
  • begs
  • dearth
  • deficiencies
  • entails
  • exacts
  • inadequacy
  • insists
  • involves
  • loss
  • need
  • paucity
  • poverty
  • reduction
  • require
  • requires
  • scarcity
  • shortage
  • shortages
  • shortcoming
  • shortfall
  • stipulates
  • want

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