disappears; disappeared; disappearing
1
: to stop being visible : to pass out of sight
The moon disappeared [=vanished] behind a cloud.
The two men disappeared around the corner.
2
a
: to stop existing : to die or go away completely
The dinosaurs disappeared millions of years ago.
Their original enthusiasm has all but disappeared. [=vanished]
These problems won't just disappear by themselves.
b
: to become lost : to go to a place that is not known
My car keys have disappeared again. [=I can't find them]
He disappeared without a trace two years ago.
The speaker suddenly disappeared just before the beginning of the ceremony.
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“Disappear.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/disappear. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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