disappear (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˌdɪs.əˈpɪər/

Definition

To stop being visible or able to be seen.

Examples

• The sun will disappear behind the clouds soon.

• My keys seem to disappear every time I need them.

• The old building will disappear to make way for a new park.

How to Use disappear

disappear into (prepositional phrase)

To go into a place and become hidden. — "The cat disappeared into the bushes."

disappear from (prepositional phrase)

To no longer be in a place. — "The stars disappear from the sky during the day."

Synonyms of disappear

Words with a similar meaning to disappear:

• vanish
• fade
• evaporate

Antonyms of disappear

Words with the opposite meaning to disappear:

• appear
• emerge

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