Absent
Pronunciation: /ˈæbsənt/
Absent (adjective)
- Not in a place where you are expected to be.
- Not having something that is needed or usual.
Examples
- The teacher was absent from class today.
- Many students were absent during the meeting.
Common collocations: absent from work, absent from school, absent of detail, absent of evidence, absent oneself
Absent (verb)
- To not go to a place where you should be.
Examples
- He decided to absent himself from the meeting.
- She absented herself from the event.