What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
disappeared
Example
The keys have disappeared from the table. [disappeared: past participle]
Example
He disappeared without a trace. [disappeared: verb]
vanish
Example
The magician made the rabbit vanish into thin air. [vanish: verb]
Example
The plane vanished from the radar. [vanished: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Disappear is more commonly used than vanish in everyday language. Disappear is a more general term that can be used in many different contexts, while vanish is less common and often used in more dramatic or mysterious situations.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between disappeared and vanish?
Both disappear and vanish are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
