Absent vs Lost vs Missing vs Vacant

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Absent

Top 2.000 (häufig)C1adjective

Lost

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A2adjective

Missing

Top 2.000 (häufig)A2adjective

Vacant

Top 3.000 (häufig)C1adjective
Am häufigsten: Lost
 AbsentLostMissingVacant
Aussprache🇬🇧 /["/ˈæbsənt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈæbsənt/"]/🇬🇧 /["/lɒst/"]/🇺🇸 /["/lɔːst/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈmɪsɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈmɪsɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 //ˈveɪ.kənt//🇺🇸 //ˈveɪ.kənt//
Bedeutungnot present or not hereNot knowing where something is.Not present or lost.Leer oder nicht genutzt.Empty or not occupied.
BeispielShe was absent from work for two weeks.I felt lost in the new city without a map.She was missing her keys and couldn't find them anywhere.The apartment has been vacant for several months.
RegisterNeutralNeutralNeutralNeutral
Wie häufigTop 2.000 (häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 2.000 (häufig)Top 3.000 (häufig)
CEFR-NiveauC1A2A2C1
Wortartadjectiveadjectiveadjectiveadjective
Kollokationenbe, remain, completely, entirely, quite, from, absent without leave, be, remain, completely, entirely, quite, from, absent without leavebe, get, completely, hopelessly, be, feel, look, completely, totally, very, be, feel, look, completely, totally, verybe, go, discover somebody, completely, entirely, totally, from, missing in action, missing, presumed dead, be, go, discover somebody, completely, entirely, totally, from, missing in action, missing, presumed dead, be, go, discover somebody, completely, entirely, totally, from, missing in action, missing, presumed dead, be, go, discover somebody, completely, entirely, totally, from, missing in action, missing, presumed deadvacant seat, vacant position, vacant lot, vacant room
Antonymepresent, there, availablefound, discoveredpresent, found, availableoccupied, filled, crowded
Häufige FehlerConfused 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.Confused with 'loosed' (to make loose), Using 'loss' incorrectly as a verb, Saying 'losted' instead of 'lost''Missing' used as a noun instead of an adjective., Confused with 'missed' in situations involving time., 'Missing' used without an object, leading to confusion.Confused with 'vacation' as in time off., Used incorrectly to describe busy places., Said as 'vacant of' instead of simply 'vacant'.
Hinweise zur VerwendungUse '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.Use 'lost' when someone can't find their way or something is missing. It's appropriate in both casual and formal situations. Avoid it in very specific technical contexts.Use 'missing' to describe something that cannot be found. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but avoid it in highly technical discussions where specific terms are needed.Verwende 'frei', um leere Räume wie Zimmer, Stellen oder Plätze zu beschreiben. Allgemein neutral; in sehr formellen Kontexten vermeiden.Use 'vacant' to describe spaces, positions, or expressions that lack activity or occupation. It's suitable for both written and spoken contexts, but avoid using it in informal settings.

Häufige Fragen: Absent vs Lost vs Missing vs Vacant

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Absent, Lost, Missing und Vacant?

Absent: not present or not here Lost: Not knowing where something is. Missing: Not present or lost. Vacant: Empty or not occupied.

Was ist häufiger: Absent, Lost, Missing und Vacant?

Lost ist im Alltagsenglisch am häufigsten.

Sind Absent, Lost, Missing und Vacant auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Absent: C1, Lost: A2, Missing: A2, Vacant: C1 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Welche Wortart sind Absent, Lost, Missing und Vacant?

Absent: adjective, Lost: adjective, Missing: adjective, Vacant: adjective.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Absent: She was absent from work for two weeks. Lost: I felt lost in the new city without a map. Missing: She was missing her keys and couldn't find them anywhere. Vacant: The apartment has been vacant for several months.

Kann ich Absent, Lost, Missing und Vacant austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Absent, Lost, Missing und Vacant sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.

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