disappearance (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌdɪs.əˈpɪr.əns/
Definition
The act or instance of vanishing or ceasing to be present.
Examples
The disappearance of the ancient artifact from the museum is a mystery.
Police are investigating the disappearance of a young child from a local park.
We were all concerned about his sudden disappearance from social media.
How to Use disappearance
- disappearance of (prepositional phrase)
- Indicates what or who has vanished. — "The disappearance of the bees has serious implications for agriculture."
- disappearance from (prepositional phrase)
- Indicates the place from which someone or something vanished. — "Her disappearance from the locked room baffled the detectives."
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