disappeared

[ˌdɪsəˈpɪəd]

disappeared Definition

  • 1cease to be visible
  • 2cease to exist or be in use
  • 3go missing or lost

Using disappeared: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "disappeared" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The sun disappeared behind the clouds.

  • Example

    The dinosaurs disappeared millions of years ago.

  • Example

    The plane disappeared from the radar.

  • Example

    The missing child has disappeared without a trace.

disappeared Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with disappeared

  • to vanish completely and without a trace

    Example

    The thief disappeared into thin air with the stolen goods.

  • to vanish completely and without a trace, often used when someone is missing

    Example

    After she left home, she disappeared off the face of the earth and no one knew where she was.

  • to vanish completely and without leaving any evidence or clues

    Example

    The hiker disappeared without a trace in the mountains.

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Summary: disappeared in Brief

The verb 'disappeared' [ˌdɪsəˈpɪəd] means to cease to be visible, exist, or be in use. It can also mean to go missing or lost, as in 'The missing child has disappeared without a trace.' The phrase 'disappear into thin air' denotes vanishing completely and without a trace, while 'disappear off the face of the earth' implies a person has gone missing. 'Disappear without a trace' means to vanish without leaving any evidence or clues.

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