English to English Dictionary

Abridgment

A shortened form of a book, play, or other piece of writing.

Abrir

To move something so that it is no longer closed.

Abroad

In or to a foreign country or countries.

Abrupt Departure

A sudden or unexpected leaving or exit from a place or situation.

Abscess

A swollen area within body tissue, containing an accumulation of pus.

Abscise

To shed or detach a part, such as a leaf, fruit, or floral organ, naturally from a plant.

Abscission

The act of cutting off or removing, especially in a botanical context.

Absconder

A person who has escaped from a place or is hiding, especially to avoid arrest or legal prosecution.

Absence

The state of being away from a place or person.

Absence Policy

A formal guideline outlining the procedures and rules regarding employee absences from work.

Absent

Not present in a place, at an occasion, or as part of something.

Absent-Minded

Having a tendency to forget things or be inattentive due to preoccupation with other thoughts.