absent
🇺🇸
/ˈæbsənt/
🇬🇧
/ˈæbsənt/
adjective
C1
not in a place because of sickness or other reasons
Many students were absent from class today because of the flu.
C1
not existing or present in something
The joy was absent from her voice when she spoke about the event.
R
not paying attention to what is happening around you
He had an absent look on his face during the important meeting.
verb
R
to not be in a place where you should be
She absented herself from the party without telling anyone.
preposition
R
without
Absent any new information, we cannot make a decision.
translation
not in a place because of sickness or other reasons; not existing or present in something; not paying attention to what is happening around you
to not be in a place where you should be
without
Word Forms
Perfect
absented
Progressive
absenting
3rd Present
absents
Past
absented