absent vs missing
missing vs absentabsent and missing both are adjectives.
absent is a verb but missing is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| absent | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| missing | No | Yes | No | No |
As adjectives,
absent and missing
are synonyms defined as:
- absent and missing: nonexistent
| absent (adjective) | missing (adjective) |
|---|---|
| not being in a specified place | not able to be found |
| lost in thought; showing preoccupation | nonexistent |
| nonexistent |
| absent (verb) | missing (verb) |
|---|---|
| stay away or leave |
Words related to "absent"
© WordCmp.com 2024,
CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.