Absend vs. Absent: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on November 1, 2023
Absend is an incorrect spelling. The correct spelling is Absent, meaning not present or lacking.
Which is correct: Absend or Absent
How to spell Absent?
Absend is Incorrect
Absent is Correct
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Key Differences
"Absent" has a "t" at the end, just like "present."
Sawaira Riaz
Nov 01, 2023
Think of "absent-minded" to remember the correct ending.
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Nov 01, 2023
"Send" and "sent" - the latter is closer to "absent."
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Nov 01, 2023
"Absentee" has a "t," just like "absent."
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Nov 01, 2023
"Absent" rhymes with "consent," both end in "ent."
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Nov 01, 2023
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Absend and Absent Definitions
Absent
Absent can also describe something that is not existing.
The feeling of joy was absent from the room.
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Sep 13, 2023
Absent
Absent means not being in a place, especially a usual place.
She was absent from the meeting.
Sara Rehman
Sep 13, 2023
Absent
As an adjective, it means not attentive or distracted.
He had an absent look on his face.
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Sep 13, 2023
Absent
It can indicate a lack or deficiency of something.
The document was signed in absentia.
Sara Rehman
Sep 13, 2023
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Absent
It can mean not participating in a certain activity.
He was absent during the voting process.
Harlon Moss
Sep 13, 2023
Absent
Without
"Absent a legislative fix, this is an invitation for years of litigation" (Brian E. O'Neill).
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Sep 08, 2023
Absent
(not comparable) Being away from a place; withdrawn from a place; not present; missing.
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Sep 08, 2023
Absent
(not comparable) Not existing; lacking.
The part was rudimental or absent.
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Sep 08, 2023
Absent
(comparable) Inattentive to what is passing; absent-minded; preoccupied.
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Sep 08, 2023
Absent
(with definite article) Something absent, especially absent people collectively; those who were or are not there.
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Absent
In the absence of; without; except.
Absent taxes modern governments cannot function.
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Absent
(reflexive) To keep (oneself) away.
Most of the men are retired, jobless, or have otherwise temporarily absented themselves from the workplace.
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Sep 08, 2023
Absent
Inattentive to what is passing; absent-minded; preoccupied; as, an absent air.
What is commonly called an absent man is commonly either a very weak or a very affected man.
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Sep 08, 2023
Absent
To take or withdraw (one's self) to such a distance as to prevent intercourse; - used with the reflexive pronoun.
If after due summons any member absents himself, he is to be fined.
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Sep 08, 2023
Absent
Lost in thought; showing preoccupation;
An absent stare
An absentminded professer
The scatty glancing quality of a hyperactive but unfocused intelligence
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Sep 08, 2023
FAQs
Why is it called Absent?
Derived from the Latin "absens" meaning "away" or "missing."
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Nov 01, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Absent?
Any conjunction can be used, depending on the sentence's context.
Aimie Carlson
Nov 01, 2023
Is Absent an abstract noun?
It's primarily an adjective, but can be used as a concrete noun.
Sara Rehman
Nov 01, 2023
Is Absent a vowel or consonant?
"Absent" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
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Nov 01, 2023
Is Absent a noun or adjective?
Mostly an adjective, but can be a noun in specific contexts.
Harlon Moss
Nov 01, 2023
Is the Absent term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but can be used metaphorically.
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Nov 01, 2023
How is Absent used in a sentence?
"He was absent from school today because of illness.
Sara Rehman
Nov 01, 2023
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