Absence
/ˈæb.s(ə)n̩s/
Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:14 pts7 letters
Definition of Absence
noun
- A state of being away or withdrawn from a place or from companionship; the period of being away.
"Absence makes the heart grow fonder."
- Failure to be present where one is expected, wanted, or needed; nonattendance; deficiency.
- Lack; deficiency; nonexistence.
"He had an absence of enthusiasm."
- Inattention to things present; abstraction (of mind).
"absence of mind"
- Temporary loss or disruption of consciousness, with sudden onset and recovery, and common in epilepsy.
Anagrams of Absence
No exact anagrams found for "absence". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
a1
b3
s1
e1
n1
c3
e1
Total: 11 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Absence
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Absence"
Absence is a 7-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Absence" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "absence" is a medium-scoring word.