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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.
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.
Synonyms for ABSENT: missing, out, gone, away, retired, truant, departed, AWOL; Antonyms of ABSENT: present, here, in, participating, attending, accompanying, active, existent.
Absent definition: not in a certain place at a given time; away, missing (opposed to present). See examples of ABSENT used in a sentence.
ABSENT meaning: 1. not in the place where you are expected to be, especially at school or work: 2. not existing…. Learn more.
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Definition of absent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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 /
not present: He was absent from class again. lacking; nonexistent: Revenge was absent from his mind. not attentive; preoccupied; absent-minded: [before a noun] an absent stare. v. [~ + oneself (+ from + object)] to take or keep (oneself ) away: to absent oneself from a meeting. ab•sent•ly, adv.
