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Oxford English Dictionary (OED) – Pronunciation, Meaning & Definition of “Absent”

Word: Absent
Pronunciation: /ˈæb.sənt/ (Adjective) | /æbˈsent/ (Verb)
Phonetics:

Meaning & Definition:

As an Adjective (“Absent”)

As a Verb (“Absent oneself”)

Synonyms:

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The Oxford Dictionary of English Grammar

Here is the detailed explanation of the word “Absent” using Oxford English Dictionary (OED)-style format, including pronunciation, meaning, and usage:

Word: Absent

Pronunciation:

IPA: [ˈæb.sənt]
The stress is on the first syllable: AB-sent

Part of Speech:

  1. Adjective

  2. Verb (rare, formal use)

Meaning and Definitions:

As an Adjective:

  1. Not present in a place, at an occasion, or part of an activity.

    • Example: “She was absent from school yesterday due to illness.”

  2. Lacking or missing in a particular situation.

    • Example: “There was an absent expression on his face.”

As a Verb (formal/literary use):

  1. (absent oneself) To stay away or keep away from a place or event deliberately.

    • Example: “He absented himself from the meeting without explanation.”

Word Origin:

From Latin absentem, present participle of abesse – “to be away”.

Common Collocations:

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