Cool MateMeaning of Absent
not in a place because of illness, etc.
In simple words: not present or not here
Absent in a sentence
- She was absent from work for two weeks.
- Local people were conspicuously absent from the meeting.
- Love was totally absent from his childhood.
- She now played with a passion that had been strangely absent from her previous performance.
- an absent expression
How to use Absent
Use 'absent' to describe someone who is not in a place where they are expected to be. It can be formal or neutral, but avoid using it in very casual contexts.
Grammar pattern
be + absent
Memory hint
Think of 'absence' as the state of being away — if you're absent, you're not here.
Related words
Collocations with Absent
Common mistakes with Absent
- Confused with 'absentee' which refers to a person who is not present.
- Using 'absent' improperly when discussing someone who is temporarily away, instead of permanently missing.
- Incorrectly assuming 'absent' can be used as an adverb when it is an adjective.
Absent appears in
Absent in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
غائب
مش موجود أو مش هنا
- Bengaliবাংলা
অনুপস্থিত
উপস্থিত নেই বা এখানে নেই
- GermanDeutsch
Abwesend
nicht da oder nicht hier
- SpanishEspañol
Ausente
no presente o no aquí
- Persianفارسی
غایب
حاضر نیست یا اینجا نیست
- FrenchFrançais
Absent
pas là ou pas présent
- Hindiहिन्दी
अनुपस्थित, गैर-हाज़िर, रहित, खोया हुआ
मौजूद न होना या यहाँ न होना।
- ItalianItaliano
Assente
non presente o non qui
- PortuguesePortuguês
Ausente
Não presente ou não aqui
- RussianРусский
Отсутствующий
не присутствует или не здесь
- Urduاردو
غیر حاضر, غائب
موجود نہ ہونا یا یہاں نہ ہونا۔
- Chinese中文
缺席
不在场或不在这里
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Frequently asked questions about Absent
What does Absent mean?
not present or not here
What is the definition of Absent?
not in a place because of illness, etc.
How do you use Absent in a sentence?
She was absent from work for two weeks.
Can you give another example of Absent?
Local people were conspicuously absent from the meeting.
What are synonyms for Absent?
Common alternatives include missing, away, gone, lost, vacant.
What is the opposite of Absent?
Opposite meanings include present, there, available.
What words go with Absent?
It commonly pairs with be, remain, completely, entirely, quite, from, absent without leave, be, remain, completely, entirely, quite, from, absent without leave.
What are common mistakes when using Absent?
Confused with 'absentee' which refers to a person who is not present. Using 'absent' improperly when discussing someone who is temporarily away, instead of permanently missing. Incorrectly assuming 'absent' can be used as an adverb when it is an adjective.
How do you pronounce Absent?
US: /["/ˈæbsənt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈæbsənt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Absent?
Use 'absent' to describe someone who is not in a place where they are expected to be. It can be formal or neutral, but avoid using it in very casual contexts.
What CEFR level is Absent?
"Absent" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.