Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Absences.
Absences - as a noun
The state of being absent
Example: "He was surprised by the absence of any explanation"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
deficiency21lack10want7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
presence12Failure to be present
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
nonattendance16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
presence12The time interval during which something or somebody is away
Example: "He visited during my absence"
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
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
absence seizureHypernyms (Closely Related)
ictus7raptusseizure16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She had a series of unexplained absences from work."
"The teacher marked his absences in the attendance register."
"The student's frequent absences were causing concern for his parents."
"The company has a policy for tracking and documenting employee absences."
"His absences from the team's practices affected his performance in the game."
Word Game Points
Is ABSENCES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, absences is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ABSENCES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is ABSENCES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, absences is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordABSENCES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is ABSENCES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, absences is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordABSENCES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
