Understand the word 'Absent': Advanced C1 Adjective for Formal and Professional Use

Word Info

Word: Absent

Level: C1

Pronunciation: 'æbsənt

Meaning: Not present in a place

Video Script

Hello everyone, and welcome back to "Hello Word!" I’m Alex, and I’m thrilled to have you here with me today. In this episode, we’re exploring the adjective absent. So, what does it mean when someone or something is described as absent? Simply put, absent means "not present in a place." When something is missing or not where it should be, we say it’s absent. This word often pops up in both casual conversations and formal settings. Let’s talk synonyms! Some words that can be used in place of absent include missing, away, or gone. For instance, you might say, “Three students were missing from class today", or “He was away during the meeting.” Both missing and away give the sense of someone or something not being where it usually would be. Now, let’s look at some antonyms. Words like present, here, and available are opposites of absent. For example, you might hear, “Everyone was present at the event", or “She is available for the interview.” These words emphasize that the person or thing is indeed in the expected place, creating the opposite meaning of absent. In everyday life, absent comes up in all sorts of situations. Imagine you’re in a class or meeting and someone isn’t there; you might hear, “John is absent today.” Or if you’re talking about a particular item you couldn’t find, you could say, “My keys were absent from their usual spot.” The word can even describe a mindset, like when we say someone has an “absent look", meaning they seem lost in thought or distracted. Let’s hear a few more examples in sentences. “Due to bad weather, several employees were absent from the office.” “Sarah’s usually so attentive, but today she seemed absent during the whole discussion.” “His smile was absent after hearing the bad news.” Alright, to sum up, we explored the meaning of absent as "not present in a place", along with some useful synonyms like missing and away and antonyms like present and available. I hope you found this word as interesting as I do! If you enjoyed today’s episode, make sure to subscribe to our podcast and leave us a review. Your support helps more people discover the show. And before you go, here’s a fun challenge: create your own sentence using absent and share it in the comments below. I’d love to see how you use today’s word. Thanks for listening, and I’ll see you next time on "Hello Word!"

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