awol |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] (military) having deserted your post or station without leave | |
| Related terms: | military disloyal | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] (military) absent without permission | |
| Synonyms: | truant | |
| Examples: | "truant schoolboys" "the soldier was AWOL for almost a week" |
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| Related terms: | absent | |
| 3. | [ noun ] one who is away or absent without leave | |
| Related terms: | absentee | |
| Similar spelling: |
awl awhile awheel |
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