noun🔗Share(with definite article) Something absent, especially absent people collectively; those who were or are not there."The absent are a concern for the school's principal. "grouppersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn absentee; a person who is not there."The absent student missed the important history lesson. "personbeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareBeing away from a place; withdrawn from a place; not present; missing."My sister was absent from school today because she was sick. "situationconditionbeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareNot existing; lacking."The part was rudimental or absent."abstractconditionqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share(sometimes comparable) Inattentive to what is passing; absent-minded; preoccupied."During the important presentation, Sarah was absent, preoccupied with her upcoming vacation. "mindattitudecharacterpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
preposition🔗ShareIn the absence of; without; except."Absent taxes modern governments cannot function."grammarlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo keep (oneself) away."Most of the men are retired, jobless, or have otherwise temporarily absented themselves from the workplace."actionhumanbeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo keep (someone) away."The teacher decided to absent the disruptive student from class for the day. "actionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareStay away; withdraw."My brother is absent from school today because he is sick. "actionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLeave."My sister absent from school today because she was sick. "actionstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
