What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
missing
Example
The cat has been missing for two days. [missing: adjective]
Example
There are some missing pages in this book. [missing: present participle]
disappeared
Example
The magician made the rabbit disappear. [disappear: verb]
Example
The plane disappeared from the radar. [disappeared: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Missing is more commonly used than disappeared in everyday language and covers a wider range of contexts. Disappeared is more formal and often used in legal or official contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between missing and disappeared?
Disappeared is more formal than missing and is often used in legal or official contexts, while missing is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
