disappear
Translation
to vanish, to cease to be visible
Examples
The sun disappeared behind the clouds.
The sun disappeared behind the clouds.
My keys have disappeared again.
My keys have disappeared again.
Dinosaurs disappeared millions of years ago.
Dinosaurs disappeared millions of years ago.
Grammar Patterns
((from sth.)) to cease to be in a place The magician disappeared from the stage.
((behind/into sth.)) to go out of sight behind or into something The sun disappeared behind the clouds.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vanish, fade; Antonyms: appear, emerge
Etymology
From the prefix 'dis-' (not, opposite) + 'appear' (to become visible). Literally the opposite of appearing.
Memory Tips
The prefix 'dis-' means 'not' or the opposite. So, it's the opposite of 'appear'.