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absent

IPA pronunciation: /ˈæbsənt/

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Russian meaning

отсутствующий

English definition

Not present in a place or situation.

Example

Three students were absent from class today because of the flu.

Collocations

absent from work
absent from school
absent mind
absent without leave

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