Absent from Meaning in English
expression
ˈæbsənt/ /ˈfɹəm
AB-sent frum
ˈæb.sn̩t/ /fɹˈɒm
AB-snt fr-OM
Definition
Not present in a place, event, or situation where one is expected to be.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal and neutral contexts, commonly with meetings, school, or official events. Always followed by the place or event: 'absent from school', 'absent from the meeting'. Not used with people; say 'absent-minded' for distracted, not 'absent from mind'.
Spanish: ausente dePortuguese (BR): ausente dePortuguese (PT): ausente deChinese (Simplified): 缺席于 - 不在Chinese (Traditional): 缺席於 - 不在Hindi: से अनुपस्थितArabic: غائب عنBengali: থেকে অনুপস্থিতRussian: отсутствовать на/вJapanese: 〜に欠席しているVietnamese: vắng mặt ởKorean: ~에 결석하다 - ~에 없다Turkish: yok olmak (bir yerde)Urdu: سے غیر حاضرIndonesian: tidak hadir di
Example Sentences
He was absent from school yesterday.
basic
Why were you absent from the meeting?
basic
Three players were absent from practice.
basic
Sorry I was absent from your party last weekend.
natural
He's been absent from work a lot this month.
natural
Her name was absent from the guest list.
natural