awol | ||
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 |