disappears

word · lemma: disappear

/ˌdɪsəˈpiɹz/
dis-uh-PEERZ
/dˌɪsɐpˈiəz/
dis-uh-PEE-uhz

Definition

Stops being visible or present; something or someone goes away so you can't see or find them anymore.

Usage & Nuances

Used for both physical things (keys, people) and abstract ones (problems, pain). Common collocations: 'disappears suddenly', 'disappears without a trace'. Can sound neutral or mysterious depending on context. Only present simple third person singular form.

Example Sentences

The sun disappears behind the clouds.

basic

My cat always disappears at night.

basic

The pain disappears after I rest.

basic

He disappears for hours when he's upset.

natural

Sometimes the Wi-Fi just disappears and I can't reconnect.

natural

The magician makes the rabbit disappears right in front of us!

natural