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absence vs absent

absent vs absence

absence is a noun but absent is not a noun.

absence is not an adjective while absent is an adjective.

absence is not a verb while absent is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
absence Yes No No No
absent No Yes Yes No
absence (noun) absent (noun)
failure to be present
the state of being absent
the occurrence of an abrupt, transient loss or impairment of consciousness (which is not subsequently remembered), sometimes with light twitching, fluttering eyelids, etc.; common in petit mal epilepsy
the time interval during which something or somebody is away
absence (adjective) absent (adjective)
not being in a specified place
lost in thought; showing preoccupation
nonexistent
absence (verb) absent (verb)
stay away or leave
Difference between absence and absent

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