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Disappear - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Disappear means to cease to be visible or present, often suddenly or without explanation. It can describe people, objects, or even abstract things like feelings or opportunities vanishing.

disappear

/**American phonetic transcription:** ˌdɪsəˈpɪr/ /**British phonetic transcription:** ˌdɪsəˈpɪə/

Definition:

To cease to be visible or present; vanish from sight or existence.

Synonyms:

Vanish, fade, evaporate, dissolve, depart

Part of Speech:

Verb

Antonyms:

Appear, materialize, emerge

Common Collocations:

Disappear suddenly, disappear without a trace, disappear into thin air

Derivatives:

Disappearance, disappearing, disappeared

Usage Tips:

Use "disappear" for sudden or gradual vanishing; avoid for temporary absence (e.g., "He disappeared overnight").

Common Phrases:

Disappear into thin air, disappear without a trace, make something disappear

Etymology:

From Old French *desaparoir*, combining Latin *dis-* (apart) and *apparere* (to appear).

Examples:

  • 1. The magician made the rabbit disappear in front of the audience.
  • 2. My keys seem to disappear every time I need them.
  • 3. The sun will disappear behind the clouds soon.
  • 4. She watched the ship disappear over the horizon.

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