Definition of Absent
Absent
ab·sent
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
away or not present at a place or for an occasion;
e.g. She was mysteriously absent from work yesterday, and no one had heard from her.
(adjective)
not paying attention to; inattentive;
e.g. She looked towards him with an absent smile, she was clearly hiding her sadness.
(verb)
to keep away or go away;
e.g. Towards the end of dinner time, she absented herself from the table before everyone else.
(adverb)
without;
e.g. Absent any more objections, we will go forth with the plan.
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