vanish (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈvænɪʃ/

Definition

To disappear suddenly and completely, often in a way that is mysterious or magical.

Examples

• The smoke from the fire quickly began to vanish.

• All traces of the disease had vanished from his body.

• He vanished without a trace after the robbery.

How to Use vanish

vanish into (prepositional phrase)

To disappear into a place or state. — "The magician vanished into a cloud of smoke."

vanish from (prepositional phrase)

To disappear from a specific location. — "The money vanished from the account overnight."

Synonyms of vanish

Words with a similar meaning to vanish:

• disappear
• fade
• dissipate
• evaporate

Antonyms of vanish

Words with the opposite meaning to vanish:

• appear
• emerge
• materialize

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