Absences

Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:15 pts8 letters
Definition of Absences

noun

  1. A state of being away or withdrawn from a place or from companionship; the period of being away.

    "Absence makes the heart grow fonder."

  2. Failure to be present where one is expected, wanted, or needed; nonattendance; deficiency.
  3. Lack; deficiency; nonexistence.

    "He had an absence of enthusiasm."

  4. Inattention to things present; abstraction (of mind).

    "absence of mind"

  5. Temporary loss or disruption of consciousness, with sudden onset and recovery, and common in epilepsy.
Anagrams of Absences

No exact anagrams found for "absences". This word has a unique letter combination.

Synonyms & Antonyms

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 "Absences"

Absences is a 8-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Absences" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "absences" is a medium-scoring word.