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- [ab-suh nt-lee]
- /ˈæb sənt li/
- /ˈæb.sənt.li/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ab-suh nt-lee]
- /ˈæb sənt li/
Definitions of absently word
- adverb absently in an absent-minded or preoccupied manner; inattentively 3
- adverb absently in an absent or preoccupied manner; inattentively 3
- adverb absently in an absent-minded manner; inattentively. 1
- noun absently In an absent-minded or abstracted manner. (First attested in the mid 19th century.). 1
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Origin of absently
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75; absent + -ly
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Parts of speech for Absently
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
absently popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
absently usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for absently
adverb absently
- inattentively — not attentive; negligent.
- vaguely — not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed: vague promises.
- dreamily — of the nature of or characteristic of dreams; visionary.
- distractedly — having the attention diverted: She tossed several rocks to the far left and slipped past the distracted sentry.
- abstractedly — lost in thought; deeply engrossed or preoccupied.
Antonyms for absently
adverb absently
- attentively — while giving attention; observantly: Please listen attentively.
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