Definitions
lost in thought; showing preoccupation
Word origin
From Middle English absent, from Middle French absent, from Old French ausent, and their source, Latin absens, present participle of absum (“to be away from”), from ab (“away”) + sum (“to be”).
Used in a sentence
“Owing to his own illness and then his family's, Ramzi has often been absent from class this month. We will help him catch up with his studies.”
“When they were able to return to the clinic some months later, certain pieces of equipment were absent.”
“Expecting absent friends.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Away from class”6 letters
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