Betydning af ordet “absence”

Absence refererer til fraværet eller manglende tilstedeværelse af en person eller ting på et bestemt sted eller på et bestemt tidspunkt. Det kan også henvise til fraværet af en egenskab, kvalitet eller karakteristik i en situation eller sammenhæng. Absence kan også bruges i en mere abstrakt forstand til at beskrive en følelse af tomhed eller fravær af noget væsentligt.

Eksempler på brug

• In her absence, the office feels empty.
• The absence of sunlight made the room feel cold and unwelcoming.
• His absence at the meeting was noticed by everyone.
• An absence of communication led to misunderstandings among the team.
• She felt a profound absence of purpose in her life.
• Despite his absence, his presence was felt in every corner of the room.
• The absence of his laughter made the gathering seem somber.
• Her absence was a stark reminder of how much she was missed.
• During his absence, his responsibilities were handled by a temporary replacement.
• The absence of details in the report made it difficult to understand.
• His absence left a void in their hearts that could not be filled.
• The absence of a clear plan caused confusion among the team members.
• Even in his absence, his influence could be felt in the decisions made.
• The absence of her voice in the choir was notable during the performance.
• In the absence of evidence, they had to rely on witness testimonies.
• His absence from work raised concerns among his colleagues.
• The absence of a proper explanation left them wondering about the cause of the problem.
• During her absence, her colleagues stepped up to take on her duties.
• The absence of support from his family made the situation even more challenging for him.
• In the absence of a better solution, they had to make do with what they had.

Antonymer

• Presence: A state of being present or existing in a certain place or at a certain time.
• Attendance: The action of being present at a certain event or place.
• Inclusion: The act of including or being included in a group, category, or list.
• Existence: The fact or state of living or existing in reality.
• Consciousness: The state of being aware and able to perceive things.

Etymologi

Ordet absence stammer fra det latinske ord absentia, der kommer fra præfikset ab-, der betyder væk eller fra, og verbet esse, der betyder at være. Derfor refererer absence til tilstanden af at være fraværende eller ikke til stede.