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absence in Arabic

غِيَاب ḡiyāb

/ˈæb.s(ə)n̩s/UK/ˈæb.s(ə)n̩s/

absence in Arabic: غِيَاب (ḡiyāb). In English, absence means a state of being away or withdrawn from a place or from companionship.

Arabic words for absence

state of being away
غِيَاب ḡiyāb

English meaning of absence

  1. noun A state of being away or withdrawn from a place or from companionship.
  2. noun The period of someone being away.
  3. noun Failure to be present where one is expected, wanted, or needed; nonattendance; deficiency.
  4. noun Lack; deficiency; non-existence.

Full definition of absence

absence in a sentence

  • Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
  • During Jane's absence, Mark will be taking charge.
  • He had an absence of enthusiasm.

Synonyms of absence

absence in other languages

Questions about absence in Arabic

What is the meaning of absence in Arabic?
Absence in Arabic is غِيَاب (ḡiyāb).
ما معنى كلمة absence؟
Absence: غِيَاب (ḡiyāb).
What does absence mean in English?
Absence means a state of being away or withdrawn from a place or from companionship.

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