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absent

Pronunciation: [ˈæb.sənt]

Word

Learn how to use absent in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce absent

Pronunciation: [ˈæb.sənt]

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