Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
absent
Adjective
/ˈæb.sənt/
Definition
Not present in a place or at an occasion.
Examples
- She was absent from the meeting due to a family emergency.
- His absent gaze indicated that he was lost in thought.
- The teacher noted that several students were absent today.
Meaning
The term ‘absent’ refers to someone or something that is missing, not in attendance, or lacking.
Synonyms
- missing
- away
- not present
- unavailable
