absent vs lacking
lacking vs absentabsent and lacking both are adjectives.
absent is a verb but lacking is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| absent | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| lacking | No | Yes | No | No |
As adjectives,
absent and lacking
are synonyms defined as:
- absent and lacking: nonexistent
| absent (adjective) | lacking (adjective) |
|---|---|
| not being in a specified place | inadequate in amount or degree |
| lost in thought; showing preoccupation | nonexistent |
| nonexistent |
| absent (verb) | lacking (verb) |
|---|---|
| stay away or leave |
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