Meaning of the word truant in English
What does truant mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
truant
US /ˈtruː.ənt/
UK /ˈtruː.ənt/
Noun
1.
a student who stays away from school without permission
Example:
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The school counselor called the parents of the habitual truant.
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He was caught as a truant wandering the streets during school hours.
Adjective
1.
staying away from school without permission
Example:
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He was often truant from school, preferring to play video games.
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Parents are urged to report any child found to be truant.
Verb
1.
stay away from school without permission
Example:
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Many students would truant on sunny days to go to the beach.
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He decided to truant from his afternoon classes.
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