Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with absence in American Collocation
absence
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/ˈæbsəns/
length or frequency of absence
frequent
long
long-term
persistent
prolonged
short
short-term
temporary
Invigilators have been asked to note temporary absences and will record these on script covers when they are collected in.
allowed, or for a good reason
authorized
sickness
unavoidable
In the case of sickness, or other unavoidable absence, ensure that you obtain a copy of all notes and handouts before the next class.
unreasonable or not allowed
unauthorized
unexplained
If a student leaves before that date, this may be considered taking unauthorized absence or truancy.
complete
complete
total
There is a complete absence of modern teaching aids such as computers.
noticeable or almost complete
apparent
conspicuous
marked
notable
relative
virtual
This author has already noted the conspicuous absence in this report of any consideration of alternative clinical explanations.