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| 1. | [ adverb ] in an absent-minded or preoccupied manner | |
| Synonyms: | absentmindedly inattentively abstractedly | |
| Examples: | "he read the letter absently" |
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| Related terms: | absent absent absent inattentive absent inattentive | |
| Similar spelling: |
absent abashment abasement absentee abysmally absinth absence absenteeism abysmal absinthe |
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