Basic Details
Word: Disappear
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To go out of sight or to no longer be visible.
Synonyms: Vanish, fade, evaporate
Antonyms: Appear, emerge
Idioms and Phrases
- Disappear into thin air: To suddenly vanish without a trace. Example: "The magician made the rabbit disappear into thin air, leaving the audience amazed."
- Make someone disappear: To remove someone from a situation or place in a sudden or stealthy manner. Example: "The secret agent was so skilled that he could make enemies disappear before they knew it."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Just as we were about to take the picture, the sun began to disappear behind the clouds.
Example 2: The car disappeared around the corner, and we couldnt see it anymore.
Example 3: All of my worries seemed to disappear when I spent time with my friends.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "disappear" comes from the Old French word "disparere," which means to cease to exist or be visible? It first appeared in the English language in the late 14th century!
Famous Quote
"The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist." Charles Baudelaire
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "disappear" mean?
a) To appear suddenly
b) To go out of sight
c) To change colour
d) To stay in one place
Answer: b) To go out of sight
2. Which of these is a synonym of "disappear"?
a) Appear
b) Vanish
c) Show
d) Arrive
Answer: b) Vanish
3. What is the opposite of "disappear"?
a) Evaporate
b) Fade
c) Appear
d) Disperse
Answer: c) Appear
4. Which sentence uses "disappear" correctly?
a) The stars disappear during the day.
b) I will disappear my homework if I dont finish it.
c) The flowers disappear beautifully in springtime.
d) The dog tried hard not to disappear.
Answer: a) The stars disappear during the day.
5. Which idiom relates to "disappear"?
a) Make someone disappear
b) As clear as mud
c) Break the ice
d) Kill two birds with one stone
Answer: a) Make someone disappear
