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missing vs absent

absent vs missing

missing and absent both are adjectives.

missing is not a verb while absent is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
missing No Yes No No
absent No Yes Yes No
As adjectives, missing and absent are synonyms defined as:
  • missing and absent: nonexistent
Other synonyms of missing include lacking, wanting.
missing (adjective) absent (adjective)
not able to be found not being in a specified place
nonexistent lost in thought; showing preoccupation
nonexistent
missing (verb) absent (verb)
stay away or leave
Difference between missing and absent

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