absent
Translation
absent, not present, missing
Examples
He was absent from school today.
He was absent from school today.
Kindness was absent from his character.
Kindness was absent from his character.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) is absent ((from sth.)) to be not present at a place He was absent from school today.
((sth.)) is absent ((from sth.)) to be lacking in something Kindness was absent from his character.
Similar Words
Synonyms: missing, away; Antonyms: present, here
Etymology
From Latin 'ab-' (away) + 'esse' (to be). Literally meaning 'to be away'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ab-' as 'away'. If you are absent, you are 'away' from being present.