Word parts

dis- + appearCategory:Terms prefixed with dis-#appear

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /dɪsəˈpɪə/Category:Entries with IPA pronunciation
• (US) IPA ^(key): /dɪsəˈpɪr/Category:Entries with IPA pronunciation

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• Hyphenation: dis‧a‧ppearCategory:3-syllable words

Verb

1. (intransitive)Category:VerbsCategory:Intransitive verbs If something disappears, it becomes impossible to see.
   • Antonym: appear

   For a moment the tiny redness of his cigarette was visible; then he disappeared into the darkness.

   She watches her two grandchildren until they disappear from sight.

   The boat disappeared beneath the waves.

2. (intransitive)Category:VerbsCategory:Intransitive verbs If something disappears, it doesn't exist anymore.
   • Antonym: appear

   I can't say that my negative attitude toward life has entirely disappeared.

   A lot of management jobs are disappearing forever.

3. (intransitive)Category:VerbsCategory:Intransitive verbs If something has disappeared, you can't find it.

   Have you seen my keys? They've disappeared again.