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absence
In the first sense (being away), "absence" can be used as both a countable noun (e.g., "an absence from school") and an uncountable noun. In the second sense (lack of something), it is typically used as an uncountable noun to describe a general state or condition. When using this word, remember that it is often followed by the preposition "of" when referring to things that are missing, or "from" when referring to places someone has left.
💬Trò chuyện
🎬Tuesday afternoon in the university library, Fatima is studying while Chloe is procrastinating.
Chloe Smith
do u think prof harris will actually mark my absence as excused if i just fake a migraine?
Fatima
doubt it. you've been slacking off way too much this term.
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Chloe is attempting to avoid the consequences of missing class, while Fatima uses the phrasal verb 'slacking off' to describe Chloe's lack of effort and discipline in her studies.