be absent from

Synonyms

miss play hooky

Antonyms

land up

Examples

For with G. D., to be absent from the body is sometimes (not to speak profanely) to be present with the Lord. Charles Lamb

If I ever become a Saint - I surely be one of "darkness". I will continually be absent from Heaven - to light the light of those in darkness on earth. Mother Teresa

Words in the phrase

be absent from

Close letter words and terms

be above it all be above-board be absent be absent from school be absentminded be absolutely certain