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ABSENT

(adj., adj.sat, verb, noun, prep.)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Absent.

How to pronounce absent:

Def 1 US
Def 2 UK

Absent - as an adjective

Not being in a specified place

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
present9

Absent - as an adjective satellite

Nonexistent

Example: "The thumb is absent"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lacking14missing10wanting11

Lost in thought; showing preoccupation

Example: "An absent stare"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
absentminded18abstracted15scatty11

Absent - as a verb

Stay away or leave

Example: "He absented himself"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
remove11

Absent - as a noun

(with definite article) something absent, especially absent people collectively; those who were or are not there.

An absentee; a person who is not there.

Absent - as a preposition

In the absence of; without; except.

Example: "Absent taxes modern governments cannot function."

Example Sentences

"She was absent from school today."
"The absent student missed the important lecture."
"The absent employee did not complete their tasks."
"I feel absent of any motivation to study right now."
"The teacher marked her absent for the day."
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Word Game Points

Is ABSENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, absent is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ABSENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is ABSENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, absent is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ABSENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is ABSENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, absent is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ABSENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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