absence
noun/ˈæbsəns/
Frequency rank: #2,638 most common English word
Meaning
The state of being away or not present.
Example sentence
Her absence was noticed during the meeting because she didn't attend.
Synonyms & related words
- nonattendance
- disappearance
- lack
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