absence
the state of being absent
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,420 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 12,910 times across 175,112 chapters — 0.006% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- the state of being absent he was surprised by the absence of any explanation
- failure to be present
- the time interval during which something or somebody is away 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 also: absence seizure
absence in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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The enchantment of my father's companionship caused me to suffer proportionately in his absence.
The Adventures of Harry Richmond — Complete · George Meredith · Chapter 1
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John found himself mightily affected by the singing, and the absence of shrill treble voices.
The Hill: A Romance of Friendship · Horace Annesley Vachell · Chapter 1
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But the King went so often to his dear children that the Queen was offended at his absence.
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1
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So that I grieve when I enjoy your presence, And die for grief by reason of your absence.
Elizabethan Sonnet Cycles: Phillis - Licia · Martha Foote [Editor] Crow · Chapter 1
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He never thought of questioning his wife as to the use of her time, and what she did in his absence.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1