<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>state of being away or not being present: I acted as supervisor in his absence.</li><li>Your absence was noted on the records.</li><li>Antonyms: presence</li><li>period of being away: an absence of several weeks.</li><li>failure to attend or appear when expected.</li><li>lack; deficiency: the absence of proof.</li><li>inattentiveness; preoccupation; absent-mindedness: absence of mind.</li></ul>