absent

Definition

  • v. go away or leave
  • adj. not being in a specified place
  • adj. lost in thought; showing preoccupation

Word forms

Past tense
absented
Present participle
absenting
Past participle
absented
Third person singular
absents

Example sentences

  1. a.

    She was absent from the meeting because she was feeling unwell.

  2. vt.

    The teacher decided to absent the students from class for the field trip.