Basic Details
Word: Absent
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Not being in a place or not present.
Synonyms: Missing, away, unreachable
Antonyms: Present, available, here
Idioms and Phrases
- Absent-minded: To be lost in thought or forgetful. Example: "He was so absent-minded that he forgot where he parked his car."
- Out of sight, out of mind: If someone is not present, they are often forgotten. Example: "Now that she moved away, I guess she's out of sight, out of mind."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The teacher marked him as absent because he didn't come to school that day.
Example 2: We noticed that many students were absent from the assembly this morning.
Example 3: During the meeting, I felt absent as my mind wandered to other topics.
Fun Fact
Did you know the word "absent" comes from the Latin word "abesse," which means "to be away"? This shows how long people have used the term to describe someone who is not present!
Famous Quote
"Absence diminishes small loves and increases great ones." – Victor Hugo
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "absent" mean?
a) Being in a place
b) Not being present
c) Arriving early
d) Always being around
Answer: b) Not being present
2. Which of these is a synonym of "absent"?
a) Present
b) Unreachable
c) Available
d) Here
Answer: b) Unreachable
3. Which is an antonym of "absent"?
a) Missing
b) Away
c) Here
d) Lost
Answer: c) Here
4. Which sentence uses "absent" correctly?
a) She was absent from the class today.
b) The absent ate the meal quickly.
c) The absent dog barked loudly.
d) The absent won the race.
Answer: a) She was absent from the class today.
5. Which idiom means to forget about someone when they are not around?
a) Absent-minded
b) Out of sight, out of mind
c) No pain, no gain
d) A stitch in time saves nine
Answer: b) Out of sight, out of mind
