Absent vs Away vs Gone vs Lost vs Missing vs Vacant

Quando usare ciascuno in inglese, con significato, registro ed esempi.

Absent

Top 2000 (comune) C1 adjective

Away

Chunk ad alta frequenza A1 adverb

Gone

Top 1000 (molto comune)

Lost

Top 1000 (molto comune) A2 adjective

Missing

Top 2000 (comune) A2 adjective

Vacant

Top 3000 (comune) C1 adjective

	Absent	Away	Gone	Lost	Missing	Vacant
Pronuncia	🇬🇧 /["/ˈæbsənt/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈæbsənt/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/əˈweɪ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/əˈweɪ/"]/	🇬🇧 //ɡɒn// 🇺🇸 //ɡɔn//	🇬🇧 /["/lɒst/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/lɔːst/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈmɪsɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈmɪsɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 //ˈveɪ.kənt// 🇺🇸 //ˈveɪ.kənt//
Significato	non presente o non qui not present or not here	Non qui; a distanza. Not here; at a distance.	No longer present or available.	Non sapere dove si trova qualcosa. Not knowing where something is.	Non presente o perso. Not present or lost.	Vuoto o non utilizzato. Empty or not occupied.
Esempio	She was absent from work for two weeks.	She waved goodbye and walked away.	She looked around and realized her keys were gone.	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.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro
Quanto è comune	Top 2000 (comune)	Chunk ad alta frequenza	Top 1000 (molto comune)	Top 1000 (molto comune)	Top 2000 (comune)	Top 3000 (comune)
Livello CEFR	C1	A1	-	A2	A2	C1
Categoria grammaticale	adjective	adverb		adjective	adjective	adjective
Collocazioni	be, remain, completely, entirely, quite, from, absent without leave, be, remain, completely, entirely, quite, from, absent without leave	go away, far away, take away, give away	be gone, gone forever, gone missing, gone away, get gone	be, get, completely, hopelessly, be, feel, look, completely, totally, very, be, feel, look, completely, totally, very	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 dead, be, go, discover somebody, completely, entirely, totally, from, missing in action, missing, presumed dead	vacant seat, vacant position, vacant lot, vacant room
Contrari	present, there, available	here, close	present, arrived, existing	found, discovered	present, found, available	occupied, filled, crowded
Errori comuni	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.	Confused with 'a way' — remember they're different., Used in wrong contexts, like inappropriate phrases or idioms.	Confusing with 'went' - 'gone' indicates a state, 'went' indicates an action., Using 'gone' where 'leaving' is more appropriate., Incorrectly using 'gone' in place of 'gone to' for destinations.	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'.
Note d'uso	Usa 'assente' per descrivere qualcuno che non è in un posto dove ci si aspetta che sia. Può essere formale o neutro, ma evita di usarlo in contesti molto informali. 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.	Usato per descrivere distanza o assenza. Può indicare spazio fisico o separazione emotiva. È appropriato sia nella lingua parlata che scritta. Used to describe distance or absence. Can indicate physical space or emotional separation. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English.	Used to indicate absence or loss. Often used informally but acceptable in most contexts. Avoid in very formal writing.	Usa 'perso/a/i/e' quando qualcuno non riesce a trovare la strada o qualcosa è mancante. È appropriato sia in situazioni informali che formali. Evitalo in contesti tecnici molto specifici. 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.	Usa 'mancante' per descrivere qualcosa che non si trova. È appropriato sia in contesti formali che informali, ma evitalo in discussioni molto tecniche dove sono necessari termini specifici. 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.	Usa 'vacante' per descrivere spazi vuoti come stanze, posizioni o posti a sedere. Generalmente neutro; evita in contesti molto formali. 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.

Guardalo in clip reali

Band Of Brothers › S1 E1

These guys are packing it away.

Agent Carter › S1 E1

So it couldn't have come from very far away.

Agatha Christies Poirot › S1 E1

And you, Hastings, do not you run away with such celerity.

Band Of Brothers › S1 E1

These guys are packing it away.

Agent Carter › S1 E1

So it couldn't have come from very far away.

Away

We'll be gone, and he turns himself in

Gone

Sherlock › S1 E1

- She could have lost it. - Yes, or?

Band Of Brothers › S1 E1

...has lost it.

House Of Dragons › S1 E1

I've lost one babe in the cradle,

Sherlock › S1 E1

- She could have lost it. - Yes, or?

Band Of Brothers › S1 E1

...has lost it.

Lost

Domande frequenti: Absent vs Away vs Gone vs Lost vs Missing vs Vacant

Qual è la differenza tra Absent, Away, Gone, Lost, Missing e Vacant?

Absent: not present or not here Away: Not here; at a distance. Gone: No longer present or available. Lost: Not knowing where something is. Missing: Not present or lost. Vacant: Empty or not occupied.

Puoi mostrare un esempio di ciascuna?

Absent: She was absent from work for two weeks. Away: She waved goodbye and walked away. Gone: She looked around and realized her keys were gone. 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.

Posso usare Absent, Away, Gone, Lost, Missing e Vacant in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Absent, Away, Gone, Lost, Missing e Vacant sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.