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absently
adverb
in an absentminded or preoccupied manner
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 8
- Starts with
- A
- Ends with
- Y
- Contains
- BSENTL
- Scrabble score
- 13
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈæb.sn̩t.li
Meaning
Definitions
adverb
in an absentminded or preoccupied manner
“he read the letter absently”
In context
Example Sentences
he read the letter absently
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