American English pronunciation
How to pronounce absences
IPA transcription: ['æbsənsɪz]
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Noun
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the state of being absent
“he was surprised by the absence of any explanation”
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failure to be present
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the time interval during which something or somebody is away
“he visited during my absence”
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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
Usage examples
- During his absences, she acted as regent on his behalf.
- Three lengthy injury-enforced absences hindered Wallace's international development.
- During his many absences he was taught by private tutors.
- He also hosted the show during some of Ms. Lyons' periodic absences.