Disappear Meaning and Definition
Disappear
Pronunciation
/dɪsˈæpɪər/
Part of Speech
Verb
Definition
To cease to exist or be present; to lose one’s form or shape; to vanish or fade away.
Examples
- The magician made the object disappear.
- The sunset disappeared behind the horizon.
Synonyms
- Fade away
- Vanish
- Embody
Antonyms
- Appear
- Reveal
- Emerge
Etymology
The word “Disappear” is derived from the Old English words “dis” meaning “out of” and “apīran” meaning “to vanish.”
Usage Notes
Use “Disappear” when describing something that is no longer visible or present. For example, “The meteorite disappeared in the atmosphere.”
Cultural References
“Disappear” has been used in various cultural references, including the popular song “Make Her Disappear” by Lacuna Coil and the magic trick “The Disappearing Act.”
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
- Make something disappear
- Disappear into thin air
Related Words or Phrases
- Vanish
- Fade away
- Embody
Collocations
- Disappear from sight
- Make something disappear instantly
Frequency of Use
“Disappear” is a commonly used verb in everyday language, particularly in descriptions of visual phenomena.
Common Misspellings
- Disapear
- Disapeered