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absence
CEFRB1
/ˈæb.s(ə)n̩s/
noun
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In plain English
- 01
noun
The state of not being present or available.
- 02
noun
Extra detailFailure to be present where one is expected, wanted, or needed; nonattendance; deficiency.
Examples
His prolonged absence from the meeting worried his colleagues.
How do you account for your absence?
At a glance
Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 5
- Synonyms
- 1
Also pronounced
- /ˈæb.s(ə)n̩ts/
- /ˈæb.sn̩ts/
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningsThe period of someone being away.
A state of being away or withdrawn from a place or from companionship
Lack; deficiency; non-existence.
More examples
In contextYou have to account for your absence.
During Jane's absence, Mark will be taking charge.
Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
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Origin
noun
From Middle English absence, from Old French absence, ausence, from Latin absentia, from absēns (“absent”), present active participle of absum (“to be away or absent”), from ab (“from, away from”) + sum (“to be”).