Synonyms for

Disappeared

Verb / ˌdɪsʌˈpɪrd / / ˌdɪsʌˈpi:rd / Another word for disappeared — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To vanish or become invisible.

Synonyms & similar words

evaporate appear melt goaway disappear vanish vanish evaporate fade depart vanquish dissolve abscond withdraw retire remove depart

Synonyms by register

Formal

vanished ceased to exist dematerialized

Informal

went missing poofed vamoosed bugged out

Literary

faded from sight melted away dissipated

Antonyms

appeared emerged arrived materialized manifested surfaced loomed

Common collocations

  • suddenly disappeared
  • mysteriously disappeared
  • completely disappeared
  • disappeared without a trace
  • disappeared from view
  • disappeared into thin air
  • disappeared overnight

Word family

noun disappearance
verb disappear
adverb disappearingly

Usage note

The word 'disappeared' implies a complete cessation of presence. It is often used to describe something that was present and is now gone, without explanation.

Example sentences

  1. The sun disappeared behind the clouds.
  2. The thief disappeared before the police arrived.
  3. The snowman disappeared as the temperature rose.
  4. The ship disappeared over the horizon.
  5. The rabbit disappeared down the hole.

Quotes

  • I always disappear during the weekends. I like to go to places where nobody knows me.
  • What's the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? How very odd, to believe God gave you life, and yet not think that life asks more of you than watching TV.
  • The only way you'll find out if you 'have it in you' is to get to work and see if you do.

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