Absently and Intently

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Absently adverb - In an absentminded or preoccupied manner.

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Intently is an antonym for absently.

Nearby Word: absent

Intently adverb - With great effort or determination.

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Absently is an antonym for intently.

Nearby Words: intense, intent, intensely, intensively

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