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Absently Definition & Meaning

absently
adverb
  1. in an absentminded or preoccupied manner; "he read the letter absently"

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What does absently mean?
in an absentminded or preoccupied manner; "he read the letter absently"
What part of speech is absently?
Absently is an adverb.

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