What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
lack
Example
I lack the necessary skills to complete this task. [lack: verb]
Example
There is a lack of resources to fund the project. [lack: noun]
absent
Example
The teacher was absent from school today. [absent: adjective]
Example
He has been absent from work for three days. [absent: preposition]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Lack is more commonly used than absent in everyday language. Lack is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while absent is more limited in its usage and often implies a negative connotation.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between lack and absent?
Both lack and absent are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
