Synonyms for Absent (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (not existing):
missing, nonexistent, lacking, wanting
WordNet sense 2 (completely lacking):
devoid
WordNet sense 3 (not present; having left):
away, gone
WordNet sense 4 (go away or leave):
remove
WordNet sense 5 (lost in thought; showing preoccupation):
absentminded, abstracted, scatty
WordNet sense 6 (showing a lack of attention or care):
inattentive
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