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

dearth
deficiency
drought
lack
need
needfulness
omission

Antonyms for absence

abundance
adequacy
enough
excess
fund
plenty
presence
stock
sufficiency
supply

Meanings of absence

noun

A state of being away or withdrawn from a place or from companionship; the period of being away.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

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