absent _adjective

VERBS

be
・She was absent from school yesterday due to illness.

remain
・He remained absent from the family gathering to avoid conflict.

ADVERBS

completely, entirely, totally, wholly
・The feeling of regret was completely absent from his actions.

virtually • largely • quite • temporarily
・During the winter months, tourists are virtually absent from the beach town.

notably, noticeably, strikingly, markedly, conspicuously
・Despite the family reunion, Uncle Joe was notably absent this year.

PREPOSITIONS

from 
・absent from work/school/meeting
・She had been absent from work for some time.

PHRASES

absent without leave 
・The soldier is being held in a US prison in Germany after going absent without leave.