In the absence of; without; except.
Something absent, especially absent people collectively; those who were or are not there.
To keep (oneself) away.
Leave.
Not existing; lacking.
Being away from a place; withdrawn from a place; not present; missing.
Inattentive to what is passing; absent-minded; preoccupied.
having the appearance of being forcibly torn off, with parts left jagged or uneven.