disappear

Word parts

dis- + appear

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /dɪsəˈpɪə/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /dɪsəˈpɪr/

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• Hyphenation: dis‧a‧ppear

Verb

Plain form disappear

Third-person singular disappears

Past tense disappeared

Past participle disappeared

Present participle disappearing

1. (intransitive) If something disappears, it becomes impossible to see.
   • Antonym: appear

   For a moment the tiny redness of his cigarette was visible; then he disappeared into the darkness.

   She watches her two grandchildren until they disappear from sight.

   The boat disappeared beneath the waves.

2. (intransitive) If something disappears, it doesn't exist anymore.
   • Antonym: appear

   I can't say that my negative attitude toward life has entirely disappeared.

   A lot of management jobs are disappearing forever.

3. (intransitive) If something has disappeared, you can't find it.

   Have you seen my keys? They've disappeared again.

Related words

• appear
• disappearance