What is the opposite of “attends”?

What is the antonym of “attends”?

The antonyms of attends are miss, skip, and avoid. These words convey the opposite meaning of attending or being present at a particular event or place.

Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)

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miss

To fail to attend or be present at an event, meeting, or appointment.

Example

I'm going to miss the party because I have to work late.

skip

To intentionally not attend or participate in something.

Example

I'm going to skip the lecture and study on my own instead.

avoid

To stay away from someone or something; to prevent something from happening.

Example

I'm going to avoid the crowded area and take a different route home.

How are these antonyms different from each other?

• 1. Miss implies that someone was expected to attend but failed to do so.
• 2. Skip implies a deliberate choice not to attend or participate.
• 3. Avoid implies staying away from something or someone to prevent negative consequences.

Good things to know

• 1. Planning: Use these antonyms when making plans to indicate whether you will attend or not.
• 2. Scheduling: Use these antonyms when scheduling appointments or meetings to indicate availability.
• 3. Explaining: Use these antonyms to explain why you were not present at a particular event or meeting.