The meaning of ABSENT is not present at a usual or expected place : missing. How to use absent in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Absent.

absent adjective (NOT PAYING ATTENTION) used to describe a person or the expression on a person's face when they are thinking about other things and are not paying attention to what is happening …

ABSENT definition: not in a certain place at a given time; away, missing (present ). See examples of absent used in a sentence.

ab•sent (adj., prep. ˈæb sənt; v. æbˈsɛnt, ˈæb sənt) adj. 1. not in a certain place at a given time; away; missing; not present: absent from class. 2. lacking; nonexistent: Revenge was absent from his mind. …

If someone appears absent, they are not paying attention because they are thinking about something else. 'Nothing,' Rosie said in an absent way.

There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the word absent, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

to take or keep (oneself ) away: to absent oneself from a meeting. absent is an adjective, absence is a noun: John was absent from school. Any more absences and John will be dropped from the course. …

Definition of absent. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

Absent means not there. If you absent yourself from class, you're marked as absent. If you have an absent parent, it means they don't live with you or take part in your care. Absent can also describe a …

He made an absent reply to her question as he continued to watch the TV. There was an absent [= distracted] look on her face.