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absence

/ˈæbsəns/

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noun

plural -sences

[singular] :a state or condition in which something expected, wanted, or looked for is not present or does not exist :a state or condition in which something is absent

There was an absence [=lack] of enthusiasm in the crowd. [=the crowd was not enthusiastic]

The products showed a remarkable absence of defects.

In the absence of reform [=without reform], progress was slow.

With the (continued) absence of rain [=because of the lack of rain], crops have begun to dry up.

[count] a failure to be present at a usual or expected place

He had many absences from work.

I expected to see her and was surprised by her absence.

He was conspicuous by his absence. [=it was very noticeable that he was not present]

a period of time when someone is not present at a place, job, etc.

She returned to the company after a long/prolonged absence. - see also leave of absence

The saying absence makes the heart grow fonder means that you tend to like someone better when that person goes away for a time.

She'll be away for a month, but you know what they sayabsence makes the heart grow fonder.

in someone's absence

while someone is away

The study was completed in her absence.

in the place of someone who is not present

He was asked to speak in his brother's absence.