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adjective
- 1. not present in a place, at an occasion, or as part of something: "most students were absent from school at least once" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of an expression or manner) showing that someone is not paying attention to what is being said or done: "she looked up with an absent smile" Similar Opposite
verb
- 1. go away or remain away: "halfway through the meal, he absented himself from the table"
preposition
- 1. without: formal North American "employees could not be fired absent other evidence"
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The meaning of ABSENT is not present at a usual or expected place : missing. How to use absent in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Absent.
to not go to a place where you are expected to be, especially a school or place of work: You cannot choose to absent yourself ( from work / school) on a whim.
Absent means not there. If you absent yourself from class, you're marked as absent. If you have an absent parent, it means they don't live with you or take part in your care.
Absent definition: not in a certain place at a given time; away, missing (opposed to present). See examples of ABSENT used in a sentence.
1. not in a certain place at a given time; away; missing; not present: absent from class. 2. lacking; nonexistent: Revenge was absent from his mind. 3. not attentive; preoccupied; absent-minded: an absent expression. v.t. 4. to take or keep (oneself) away.
If someone or something is absent from a place or situation, they are not there. He was absent from work for 35 days. American English : absent / ˈæbsənt /
ABSENT meaning: 1. not in the place where you are expected to be, especially at school or work: 2. not existing…. Learn more.
The meaning of ABSENCE is a state or condition in which something expected, wanted, or looked for is not present or does not exist : a state or condition in which something is absent. How to use absence in a sentence.
Definition of absent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Exhibiting or feeling inattentiveness. An absent nod. American Heritage. More Adjective Definitions (4) Synonyms: missing. wanting. lacking. scatty. abstracted. absentminded. pipe-dreaming. museful. moonraking.
