Definitions and Examples of absent, away, past
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not present in a place, either physically or mentally.
Example
He was marked absent from school because he didn't show up for class.
Not present in a particular place; gone elsewhere.
Example
She's away on vacation and won't be back until next week.
Belonging to a former time; gone by; no longer current.
Example
The past year has been challenging for everyone due to the pandemic.
Key Differences: absent vs away vs past
- 1Absent implies not being present physically or mentally.
- 2Away suggests being physically distant or not in a particular place.
- 3Past refers to something that has already happened and is no longer current.
Effective Usage of absent, away, past
- 1Attendance: Use present and absent to indicate whether someone is in attendance or not.
- 2Location: Use present and away to describe someone's location.
- 3Time: Use present and past to refer to the current or previous time.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of present are absent, away, and past. Use absent to indicate someone's physical or mental absence, away to describe someone's physical location, and past to refer to something that has already happened. These words can be used to indicate attendance, location, and time.
