absence
intermediateB1/ˈæbsəns/ · ab-sence
The state of being away or not being present.
Meanings
The state of being away or not being present.
غیر موجودگی یا غیر حاضری کی حالت۔
عدم
adam
Synonyms
Antonyms
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
💡 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.