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Disappear Definition & Meaning

disappear
verb
  1. get lost, as without warning or explanation; "He disappeared without a trace"
  2. become invisible or unnoticeable; "The effect vanished when day broke"
  3. cease to exist; "An entire civilization vanished"
  4. become less intense and fade away gradually; "her resistance melted under his charm"; "her hopes evaporated after years of waiting for her fiance"

"Disappear" in song lyrics

See how disappear is used in real songs:

  • "The balance levels of horror, yo, ain't never disappear"
    Afu-Ra — Ghetto Hell
  • "Because the world really can't afford to disappear"
    Anybody Killa f/ Blaze Ya Dead Homie — Tools
  • "Stop feelin inferior, wishin he would just disappear"
    Arsonists f/ Lori Velez — His Hate, Her Love

Usage tips for "disappear"

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Frequently asked questions

What does disappear mean?
get lost, as without warning or explanation; "He disappeared without a trace" become invisible or unnoticeable; "The effect vanished when day broke" cease to exist; "An entire civilization vanished" become less intense and fade away gradually; "her resistance melted under his charm"; "her hopes evaporated after years of waiting for her fiance"
What part of speech is disappear?
Disappear is a verb.
How many definitions does disappear have?
Disappear has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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