What is the meaning of absently?

In an absentminded or preoccupied manner.
- usage: "he read the letter absently"
- synonyms: abstractedly, inattentively, absentmindedly

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APA	WordNet. (2010). absently. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/absently/definitions/1250481
Chicago	WordNet. 2010. "absently" http://smartdefine.org/absently/definitions/1250481 (accessed September 20, 2026).
Harvard	WordNet 2010, absently, Smart Define, viewed 20 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/absently/definitions/1250481>.
MLA	WordNet. "absently" 23 October 2010. Web. 20 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/absently/definitions/1250481>

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