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Vanish Definition & Meaning

vanish
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. pass away rapidly; "Time flies like an arrow"; "Time fleeing beneath him"
  4. cease to exist; "An entire civilization vanished"
  5. decrease rapidly and disappear; "the money vanished in las Vegas"; "all my stock assets have vaporized"

"Vanish" in song lyrics

See how vanish is used in real songs:

  • "Lookin' I'm a vanish"
    Akwid f/ Chino XL, Kuky — Ombligo a Ombligo (Bad Girl) (Remix)
  • "A hold like Houdini, but like Houdini I will vanish"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) — Cobra Status
  • "Shoot you up and then I vanish"
    Black Rose Kartel — Kiss the Ring

Usage tips for "vanish"

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Frequently asked questions

What does vanish mean?
get lost, as without warning or explanation; "He disappeared without a trace" become invisible or unnoticeable; "The effect vanished when day broke" pass away rapidly; "Time flies like an arrow"; "Time fleeing beneath him" cease to exist; "An entire civilization vanished" decrease rapidly and disappear; "the money vanished in las Vegas"; "all my stock assets have vaporized"
What part of speech is vanish?
Vanish is a verb.
How many definitions does vanish have?
Vanish has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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