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Absent: Definition, Usage & Examples Explained (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：not present (absent)

absent 🔊

/ˈæbsənt/

adj.

not present at a place where you are expected to be, for example, at school or a meeting.

Absent meaning illustrated by an empty student desk in a full classroom.

not present 🔊

➕

/nɒt ˈprɛzənt/

adj.

Describes someone or something that is not at a place where they are supposed to be.

📁 Category：School Education 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'absens', present participle of 'abesse', meaning 'to be away'.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of 'ABSENT' as 'A Seat Empty, No Tenant' to recall it means not present.

📖 Example

The teacher marked Tom absent because his seat was empty during the morning roll call. 🔊 The teacher recorded Tom as absent since his seat was vacant during roll call.

🔗 Collocations

absent from – not present at a specific place or event

marked absent – officially recorded as not present

chronically absent – frequently not present over time

🔄 Synonyms

missing (adj.) – not present or accounted for

away (adj.) – not at a place

out (adj.) – not in the usual place

🚫 Antonyms

present (adj.) – being at a place

attending (adj.) – being present at an event

🌱 Derivatives

absence (n.) – the state of being absent

absently (adv.) – in an absent-minded manner

📖 Cultural Story

The word 'absent' originates from Latin 'absens', meaning 'being away'. It is commonly used in formal settings like schools and workplaces to indicate non-attendance or lack of presence.

Meaning 2：lacking or missing (absent)

absent 🔊

/ˈæbsənt/

adj.

When something is not there or is missing, like a feeling or an ingredient.

Absent as lacking shown by empty bowl in hands, conveying disappointment.

lacking or missing 🔊

➕

/ˈlækɪŋ/

adj.

Indicates that something is not present or is deficient in a particular context.

📁 Category：Diet & Health 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

This dish is absent of any nuts, making it safe for people with allergies. 🔊 This meal contains no nuts, making it suitable for those with allergies.

🔗 Collocations

absent of – completely lacking something

conspicuously absent – noticeably missing

totally absent – completely not present

🔄 Synonyms

devoid (adj.) – completely lacking something

without (prep.) – not having something

missing (adj.) – not present where expected

🚫 Antonyms

present (adj.) – existing or available

included (adj.) – contained as part of something

🌱 Derivatives

absence (n.) – the state of being lacking

absently (adv.) – in a manner showing lack of attention