disappear

word

/ˌdɪsəˈpiɹ/
di-suh-PEER
/dˌɪsɐpˈiə/
di-suh-PEE-uh

Definition

To go out of sight so that you can no longer see someone or something. It can also mean to stop existing or to suddenly not be present anymore.

Usage & Nuances

Common with adverbs and phrases like 'disappear completely', 'disappear from view', and 'disappear into the crowd'. It can be literal or figurative: people, objects, pain, opportunities, and traditions can all 'disappear'. 'Vanish' is similar but often feels stronger or more dramatic.

Example Sentences

The rabbit disappeared into the grass.

basic

The sun disappeared behind the clouds.

basic

My keys disappeared from the table.

basic

As soon as the bill came, he disappeared to the bathroom.

natural

I don't know where my motivation disappeared to this week.

natural

These old shops are slowly disappearing from the neighborhood.

natural