vanish
word
/ˈvænɪʃ/
VA-nish
/vˈænɪʃ/
VA-nish
Definition
To disappear suddenly and completely, so that you cannot be seen or found anymore.
Usage & Nuances
'Vanish' is often used for things that disappear quickly and mysteriously, not just slowly. It can be both literal (object, person) and figurative (problems, feelings). Common in stories and magic contexts. More dramatic than 'disappear'.
Spanish: desaparecerPortuguese (BR): desaparecerPortuguese (PT): desaparecerChinese (Simplified): 消失Chinese (Traditional): 消失Hindi: गायब हो जानाArabic: اختفىBengali: অদৃশ্য হয়ে যাওয়া - গায়েব হয়ে যাওয়াRussian: исчезать - пропадатьJapanese: 消えるVietnamese: biến mấtKorean: 사라지다Turkish: kaybolmakUrdu: غائب ہو جانا - اچانک غائب ہوناIndonesian: menghilang
Example Sentences
The rabbit vanished from the magician's hat.
basic
All the cookies vanished from the plate.
basic
The sun vanished behind the clouds.
basic
My keys just vanished—I swear they were right here!
natural
His fear seemed to vanish once he started speaking.
natural
Opportunities like this don’t last long—they vanish fast.
natural