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disappear
verb dis·ap·pear \ˌdis-ə-ˈpir\
: to stop being visible : to pass out of sight
: to stop existing : to die or go away completely
: to become lost : to go to a place that is not known
Full Definition of DISAPPEAR
intransitive verb
1
: to pass from view
2
: to cease to be : pass out of existence or notice
transitive verb
: to cause the disappearance of
— dis·ap·pear·ance \-ˈpir-ən(t)s\ noun
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First Known Use of DISAPPEAR
15th century
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DISAPPEAR Defined for Kids
disappear
verb dis·ap·pear \ˌdi-sə-ˈpir\
dis·ap·peareddis·ap·pear·ing
Definition of DISAPPEAR for Kids
1
: to stop being visible : pass out of sight <The sun disappeared behind a cloud.>
2
: to stop existing <Dinosaurs disappeared long ago.>
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