Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Absence.
How to pronounce absence:
US
Absence - as a noun
The state of being absent
Example: "He was surprised by the absence of any explanation"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
deficiency21lack10want7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
presence12Failure to be present
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
nonattendance16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
presence12The time interval during which something or somebody is away
Example: "He visited during my absence"
The occurrence of an abrupt, transient loss or impairment of consciousness (which is not subsequently remembered), sometimes with light twitching, fluttering eyelids, etc.; common in petit mal epilepsy
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
absence seizureHypernyms (Closely Related)
ictus7raptusseizure16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"His absence from the meeting was noticed by everyone."
"I missed her in her absence."
"The absence of evidence does not prove guilt."
"He took a year of absence from work to travel the world."
"In the absence of a better solution, we'll have to make do with what we have."
Word Game Points
Is ABSENCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, absence is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ABSENCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is ABSENCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, absence is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordABSENCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is ABSENCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, absence is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordABSENCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
