Absent
Absent adjective - Lost in thought and unaware of one's surroundings or actions.
Usage example: seemed absent when I told him you were coming because he nodded but didn't say anything
Vacant is a synonym for absent in blank topic. In some cases you can use "Vacant" instead an adjective "Absent", when it comes to topics like absent-minded, deficient in something needed or usual.
Vacant
Vacant adjective - Lacking contents that could or should be present.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Grief fills the room up of my absent child, Lies in his bed, walks up and down with me, Puts on his pretty looks, repeats his words, Remembers me of all his gracious parts, Stuffs out his vacant garments with his form; Then have I reason to be fond of grief.
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