Disappear
Verb
UK
/ˌdɪs.əˈpɪə(r)/
US
/ˌdɪs.əˈpɪr/
Definition
To vanish from sight or stop existing.
Example
"The magician made the rabbit disappear in front of the amazed children."
"Old buildings sometimes disappear when cities grow, replaced by tall and modern apartments."
"The cat disappeared under the bed and could not be seen for several hours."
Explanation
Disappear means to go out of sight or no longer be seen. For example, the sun disappears behind clouds, or a magician makes a coin disappear in a trick. Disappear can also mean to vanish completely, like when old traditions slowly disappear from society. In serious contexts, it can mean a person or object goes missing and cannot be found. The opposite is appear, which means to come into view. The word often suggests sudden loss, vanishing, or being hidden.