absent — not present in a place, at an event, or as part of something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not present in a place, at an event, or as part of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæbsənt/
Korean meaning: 부재한, 없는, 결석한
Korean pronunciation: **앱**선트
Example Sentences
- The CEO was mysteriously absent from the company picnic, probably hiding from the three-legged race.
- Common sense seemed to be absent from his decision to wear flip-flops to the job interview.
- She has been absent from work due to illness.
absent
ADJECTIVE//ˈæbsənt//
not present in a place, at an event, or as part of something
Three students are absent from class today, leaving empty chairs in the back row.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'absens'에서 유래했으며, '멀리 떨어져 있는'이라는 뜻입니다. 'ab-(멀리)'와 'esse(있다)'의 현재분사 'sent'가 결합된 형태로, 말 그대로 '그곳에 있지 않은' 상태를 의미합니다.
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📝Examples
“The CEO was mysteriously absent from the company picnic, probably hiding from the three-legged race.”
“Common sense seemed to be absent from his decision to wear flip-flops to the job interview.”
“She has been absent from work due to illness.”
“Any sign of organization was completely absent from his messy desk.”
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