absence vs presence
absence
Definitions
noun
- the occurrence of an abrupt, transient loss or impairment of consciousness (which is not subsequently remembered), sometimes with light twitching, fluttering eyelids, etc.; common in petit mal epilepsy
- the state of being absent
- failure to be present
- the time interval during which something or somebody is away
Examples
‘In the absence of those assurances, we will have no choice but to ballot for industrial action,’ he said.
In the absence of actual selfie evidence, let me provide a few snapshots.
No deduction in pay is made for absence due to illness.
presence
Definitions
noun
- the act of being present
- the immediate proximity of someone or something
- an invisible spiritual being felt to be nearby
- the state of being present; current existence
- dignified manner or conduct
Examples
Here's the good news: When you bring what I call unconditional presence to the trance of fear, you create the foundation for true spiritual awakening.
A great deal of the nudge-nudge wink-wink routine by the young upwardly mobile male executives was the usual response to her presence.
His eyes have a certain amount of little-boy-lost about them and his slightly nervy, jumpy presence also helps him appear a lot younger than his 43 years.
