My glasses have gone AWOL again.
Synonyms and examplesabsentIf you are absent from work for more than three days, you must provide a medical certificate.
AWOLDuring the First World War soldiers who left their post were regularly charged with going AWOL.
missingHave you seen my credit card? It seems to be missing.
be conspicuous by your absencemainlyhumorousThe host's wife was conspicuous by her absence - where was she?
Antonyms and examplesthereI went to get my keys out of my handbag but they weren't there.
hereIs this where the money's supposed to be? Because it isn't here.
presentAll course members were present on the first day, but attendance gradually dropped off.
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If someone or something isabsentthey are not in the place you are talking about or expect. You can also talk about theabsence of something.