Meaning of the word "absence makes the heart grow fonder" in English
What does "absence makes the heart grow fonder" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
absence makes the heart grow fonder
US /ˈæb.səns meɪks ðə hɑːrt ɡroʊ ˈfɑːn.dɚ/
UK /ˈæb.səns meɪks ðə hɑːt ɡrəʊ ˈfɒn.də/
Idiom
used to say that you feel more affection for those you love when you are parted from them
Example:
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I used to fight with my sister all the time, but now that she's at college, absence makes the heart grow fonder.
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They say absence makes the heart grow fonder, and after a month apart, I realized how much I missed him.