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- pronunciation:
- aeb
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- Word Parts
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| definition 1: |
the fact or condition of being away or not present.
Work continued during the boss's absence.An old proverb says, "absence makes the heart grow fonder."- antonyms:
- attendance, presence
- similar words:
- leave, truancy
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| definition 2: |
an instance or period of time of being away.
After an absence of two weeks, the neighbors returned from their beach trip.After John's third absence, the teacher called his father.- similar words:
- leave
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| definition 3: |
the state of not having; lack.
I noticed the absence of games and toys in the little girl's room.- synonyms:
- lack
- similar words:
- need, want
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