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absence

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/ˈæbsəns/ · ab-sence

The state of being away or not being present.

Meanings

nounformal

The state of being away or not being present.

غیر موجودگی یا غیر حاضری کی حالت۔

عدم

adam

Synonyms

nonpresencelackdeficiencyغیر موجودگیغیابفقدان

Antonyms

presenceattendanceexistenceموجودگیحاضریوجود

Common Collocations

  • state of absence
  • absence from work
  • absence of mind

Example Sentences

His absence from the meeting was noted by everyone.

میٹنگ میں اس کی عدم موجودگی کو سب نے نوٹ کیا۔

Meeting mein us ki adam maujoodgi ko sab ne note kiya.

The absence of evidence made the case difficult to prosecute.

شواہد کی عدم موجودگی نے کیس کو مقدمے کی سماعت کیلئے مشکل بنایا۔

Shawaahid ki adam maujoodgi ne case ko muqadma ki samraat ke liye mushkil banaya.

Her absence at the party was a disappointment for many.

پارٹی میں اس کی عدم موجودگی بہت سے لوگوں کے لیے مایوسی کا باعث بنی۔

Party mein us ki adam maujoodgi bohot se logon ke liye mayoosi ka baais bani.

Easily Confused With

absent:Absent is an adjective describing someone who is not present, whereas absence is a noun referring to the state of being away.

Word Family

absent
adjectiveغائب
absentee
nounغائب شخص

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'absence' as 'a's absence, showing something is missing.

Imagine an empty chair at a meeting to remind you of absence.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

آتش عشق میں جو گزرے، وہ ان کے ہجر کی علامت ہے۔

Aatish ishq mein jo guzre, woh un ke hijr ki alamat hai.

What passes in the fire of love is a sign of their absence.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

نہ ہونے سے ہونے کا پتہ چلتا ہے۔

Na hone se honay ka pata chalta hai.

The absence reveals the value of presence.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "absentia" — being away

First known use: 14th century

The word 'absence' comes from the Latin 'absentia', which means 'being away' or 'lack of presence'. It entered the English language in the late Middle Ages and has been used in various contexts since.