Definition of Absence

being gone from a place or person

Examples of Absence in a sentence

She felt his absence like a gaping hole in her chest that was too painful to ignore. 🔊

After Chance’s third unexcused absence, the teacher phoned home to make sure everything was okay. 🔊

She stared in horror at the absence of her engagement ring on her left hand and tore all the blankets off her bed looking for it. 🔊

During his wife’s absence, he filled in as cook, maid, and caretaker for their children.  🔊

The absence of rain caused a drought in the village and all of the crops began to die.  🔊

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