absent

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations adjective: /ˈæbsənt/, verb: /æbˈsɛnt/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/adj. ˈæbsənt; v. æbˈsɛnt, ˈæbsənt/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(adj., prep. ab′sənt; v. ab sent′, ab′sənt)


Collocations for "absent"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "absent" in context.

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absent

ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
adj
  1. was absent from [school, work, class]
  2. have been absent [five] times (this week)
  3. was absent on the day of the [exam, test]
  4. was absent without [permission, pay, leave]
  5. absent [with, without] (official) leave
  6. is absent on [sick, personal, maternity] leave
  7. is absent [due to, because of, owing to] sickness
  8. is an absent-minded [child, student, worker]
  9. is so absent minded at [school, work]
  10. was an absent [father, parent] (growing up)
  11. [propose, make, raise] a toast to absent friends
  12. the [thought, idea, notion] is absent from her mind
  13. an absent [stare, expression, look]
  14. with an absent [expression, smile, look in her eyes]
  15. made an absent reply to
'absent' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
glass - leave - regular - spirit

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