Vocabulary Entry

absent

|adjective • verb • noun

adjective

Not present in a place or at an occasion.

Example Sentences

"He was absent from the meeting yesterday."

"The student received a penalty for being absent too many times."

"Her absent expression showed that she was lost in thought."

verb

Example Sentences

"She was absent from the scene during the incident."

"The teacher had to absent the disruptive student from class."

"They decided to absent themselves from the gathering."

noun

Example Sentences

"His extended absence raised concerns among his colleagues."

"Her absence during the ceremony was noted by everyone."

"The absence of evidence made it difficult to draw conclusions."