absent
Pronunciation: [ˈæb.sənt]
Word
Context: "presence"
(adjective) not being in a place where someone or something should be. If a student is not in class, they are absent.
Example
Sara was absent from school because she was feeling sick.
Example
Tom was not absent yesterday; he was present the whole time.
Example
Why was Lucy absent from the party last night?
Context: "attention"
(adjective) not paying attention or not thinking about something. When someone is daydreaming, they might seem absent.
Example
During the lesson, Jake seemed absent, looking out the window.
Example
Mia was not absent-minded; she was focused on her work.
Example
Are you feeling absent during the meeting today?
Context: "presence"
(noun) the state of being away from a place or situation. If someone is not at a meeting, their absence is noted.
Example
The team's absence due to illness was recorded.
Example
There was no absence recorded for anyone during the event.
Example
What do they do when there is an absence in the classroom?
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