absence

Definitions

The state or time of being away.

The nonexistence or lack of something.

Inattentiveness or preoccupation of mind.

Examples

The long absence of the manager caused a significant delay in the project's completion.

His absence from the meeting was noted by the committee members.

Synonyms

nonexistence deficiency lack want vacancy omission nonattendance

Antonyms

presence existence attendance abundance plenty fullness occupancy