absence

Refers to a total lack of something.

Refers to a total lack of something.

An absence that is very easy to notice.

An absence that is very easy to notice.

Refers to an almost complete lack of something.

An absence for which one has official permission.

permission to be absent

very obviously absent when one should have been present

very obviously absent when one should have been present

Used to say that sth does not exist or is not available.

Indicates the place or event one is absent from.

while sb is not there

while sb is not there

Often used in plural form 'have absences'.