Definition: A state of being away or withdrawn from a place or from companionship; the period of being away.

Alright class, settle down and let’s take a look, At a word that’s tricky, a linguistic nook! “Absence,” you see, is something we must trace, Let's break it down with rhythm and grace. The dictionary tells us, clear as can be, "A state of being away, for all to see!" It means not here , but somewhere else you roam, Away from your classroom, far from home. Or maybe more deeply, a feeling within, A withdrawal of spirit, where joy might thin. Think of someone missing, a friend out of sight, That’s absence – a space filled with quiet light… And shadows too, of what isn't there, A period of being away, beyond compare! Does that make sense to you? Any questions so far? Let’s discuss it together.