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| ab·sence [ ábs'nss ] (plural ab·sences) |
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1. not being present: the fact of somebody's not being in a specific place
  took note of certain people's absence
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2. time away: a period during which somebody is away
returning after a short absence
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3. nonexistence: the lack or nonexistence of a quality or feature
in the absence of any fresh information
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| [14th century. Via French< Latin absentia< abesse (see absent1)] |
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absence makes the heart grow fonder separation makes love or affection for somebody grow stronger
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