absence without leave
absence without leave

absent


Definition: Meaning of, absent in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈæbsənt /

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  1. not at work, school, a meeting etc, because you are sick or decide not to go
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  2. if someone or something is absent, they are missing or not in the place where they are expected to be
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  3. [only before noun] a look etc that shows you are not paying attention to or thinking about what is happening [↪  absently]
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
absent absented absented
Present Participle Third Person Singular
absenting absents
[transitive] [formal]
  1. absent yourself (from something) to not go to a place or take part in an event where people expect you to be
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absent used in phrases

  • absent-minded (adjective)
    1. likely to forget things, especially because you are thinking about something else [=  forgetful]
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