You have to account for your absence.
Source: tatoeba (16179)
Absence
/ˈæb.s(ə)n̩s/
Synonyms for "absence" (157 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (32)
Noun(7 words)
abienceabsence seizureabsences of evidenceagenesiadeficiencydisappear suddenlydisconnection from school
Adjective(2 words)
away statusclear absence
Strong matches (47)
excused absenceexigencyfaminefleeingfrench leavefurloughholidayhookyimperfectionimpoverishmentinadequacyincompletenessinsufficiencylackleaveleave of absenceleavingmissnecessityneed
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Noun(19 words)
exist in mathematicsextended absencefailure to attendgerman missenhiatushookeyinexistencelacklacunalagunalong absencelossmissingmissingnessmore voidnilno additionalno analysisno diagnosis
Verb(1 words)
miss school
Determiner(3 words)
no clubno demonstrationno descriptor
Related words (78)
Determiner(14 words)
no effectsno energy policyno evidence ofno frameworkno guidanceno involvementno patternno policyno prizesno problemsno processno signno talliesno trace
Noun(27 words)
no indexno instructionno toolnon mesopotamiannessnonappearancenonattendancenone leftnone presentnonenessnoneventnonrepresentationnot appear in datanot at allnot existnot existednumberlessnessomissionsomit completelyout ofprivations
nonappearancenonattendancenonbeingnonentitynonexistencenonoccurrencenonrealitynonsubsistencenot-beingnothingnessnullityomissionpaucityprivationrunning awaysabbatical leavescantinessscarcityshortageshortcoming
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Adjective(1 words)
vast void
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: abience, abscondence, absence seizure, absence without leave, absences of evidence.
- Sentence evidence is available for absence, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, moby, wordnet, opengloss, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "absence".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "absence"
Keep "absence" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "absence" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "absence", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "absence" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
14 entriesMore specific
7 entriesCollocations
6 entriesabsence from classabsence of evidenceabsence recordabsenteeism rateextended absencelong absence
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
4 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesTranslations
8 translations across 4 languages.
French
2 entries- absence noun (fencing: lack of contact between blades)
- absence du fer noun (fencing: lack of contact between blades)
Italian
2 entries- ferro libero noun (fencing: lack of contact between blades)
- invito aperto noun (fencing: lack of contact between blades)
Portuguese
2 entries- ausência noun (fencing: lack of contact between blades)
- ausência de ferro noun (fencing: lack of contact between blades)
Spanish
2 entries- ausencia noun (fencing: lack of contact between blades)
- ausencia de hierro noun (fencing: lack of contact between blades)
Sample sentences
21 total sentences available.
How do you account for your absence?
Source: tatoeba (16180)
Meg called you during your absence.
Source: tatoeba (16861)
I was disappointed at your absence.
Source: tatoeba (17697)
Showing 4 of 21 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "absence"?
Closest matches include abience, abscondence, absence seizure, absence without leave, absences of evidence.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "absence"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.