Absent

usgb/ˈæbsənt/
adjective

Not present in a place or at an occasion.

John was absent from school yesterday.
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Often appears as...

  • absent from school
  • absent from work
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Physical Absence

Use 'absent' to indicate someone is not physically in a specific location.

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Professor Smith is absent from the conference today.
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Specifying Occasion

Mention the occasion or place when specifying someone's absence.

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Tina was absent from the birthday party.
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Not Interchangeable

'Absent' is not always interchangeable with 'missing'; 'absent' emphasizes a lack of presence.

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The key witness was absent during the trial.
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