Basic Details
Word: Appear
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To become visible or to arrive; to seem or look a certain way.
Synonyms: Show up, emerge, materialise, surface
Antonyms: Disappear, vanish
Idioms and Phrases
- Appear out of thin air: To suddenly come into existence, often unexpectedly. Example: "The magician made the rabbit appear out of thin air during his performance."
- Make an appearance: To come to a place, usually briefly. Example: "She decided to make an appearance at the party, even if she could only stay for a short time."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The sun will appear in the sky when the clouds move away.
Example 2: He was surprised to see his friend suddenly appear at the school gate.
Example 3: The stars begin to appear as the night falls and the sky darkens.
Fun Fact
The word "appear" comes from the Latin word "appre", which means "to come forth". This shows how the word has always been associated with visibility and presence.
Famous Quote
"Things must appear to be what they are not." - Edwin A. Abbott
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "appear" mean?
a) To become invisible
b) To seem or look a certain way
c) To leave quickly
d) To fall down
Answer: b) To seem or look a certain way
2. Which of these is a synonym of "appear"?
a) Disappear
b) Show up
c) Hide
d) Leave
Answer: b) Show up
3. What is the opposite of "appear"?
a) Emerge
b) Vanish
c) Materialise
d) Surface
Answer: b) Vanish
4. Which sentence uses "appear" correctly?
a) The flowers appear in spring when the weather warms up.
b) The dog appeared in the garden to eat breakfast.
c) The bird appears to be swimming in the sky.
d) All of the above.
Answer: a) The flowers appear in spring when the weather warms up.
5. What does the idiom "appear out of thin air" mean?
a) To magically disappear
b) To suddenly show up
c) To become invisible
d) To fly away
Answer: b) To suddenly show up
