Absent

by | Mar 6, 2022 | Uncategorized | 4 comments

Absent (Adjective)
Syllable division: ab·​sent 
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈæb.sənt/ US: /ˈæb.sənt/

Audio Pronunciation of the word Absent

#1 Meaning: When you are not (usually) at work or school like you are expected to be.
Example:
> Do you know why Terry is absent from work today?
> Jenny has been absent for three days now. I think we should visit her to see if she is okay.

#2 Meaning: When something is non-existing.
Example:
> Any sign of fear was absent from his face.
> While we were talking I could see that she had an absent smile on her face.

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4 Comments

  1. Bhumika
    Bhumika on March 6, 2022 at 1:56 pm

    Most of the students are absent-minded whenever they attend History class.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on March 7, 2022 at 8:20 pm

      Oo no Bhumika, that is not a good thing!

      Good sentence, thank you for posting 😀

  2. Ligia
    Ligia on March 6, 2022 at 6:00 pm

    Bhumika, why do you say that students are absent-minded when they attend History class?