Abscent or absent

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Absent

Adjective

Definition:

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

Examples:

  1. Most pupils were absent from school at least once
  2. Absent colleagues
  3. Wings are absent in several species of crane flies

Synonyms:

  • Away
  • Off
  • Out
  • Not present

Absent

Verb

Definition:

Go away or remain away

Examples:

  1. Halfway through the meal, he absented himself from the table

Synonyms:

  • Stay away
  • Keep away
  • Be absent
  • Withdraw

Absent

Adposition

Definition:

Without

Examples:

  1. Absent a willingness to negotiate, you can't have collective bargaining

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