Disapear vs. Disappear: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on September 23, 2023
"Disapear" is a common misspelling of the correct term "Disappear." "Disappear" means to cease to be visible.
Which is correct: Disapear or Disappear
How to spell Disappear?
Disapear is Incorrect
Disappear is Correct
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Key Differences
Recall that "disappear" has two 'p's, like a pair of eyes vanishing from sight.
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Sep 23, 2023
Think of "appear" and simply add "dis-" in front of it to negate it; both have double 'p's.
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Use mnemonic devices like "Double P to Poof away" to remember the two 'p's.
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Sep 23, 2023
Note that "disappear" combines "dis-" (the opposite of) with "appear"; both words are correctly spelled.
Sara Rehman
Sep 23, 2023
Break it down: "dis-" + "appear" = "disappear."
Janet White
Sep 23, 2023
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Disapear and Disappear Definitions
Disappear
"Disappear" means to become invisible or unnoticeable.
She disappeared into the crowd.
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Disappear
"Disappear" can indicate the sudden absence of something.
My keys have disappeared!
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Disappear
In the context of magic, "Disappear" refers to the act of vanishing through illusion.
The magician made the rabbit disappear.
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Disappear
"Disappear" can imply ceasing to exist or dying out.
Many species have disappeared from the Earth.
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Disappear
To pass out of sight; vanish
The moon disappeared behind the clouds.
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Disappear
To cease to be seen; be missing or unfound
Her purse disappeared from her locker. The plane disappeared somewhere over the Pacific Ocean.
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Disappear
To cease to exist
Dinosaurs disappeared at the end of the Cretaceous Period.
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Disappear
To cause (someone) to disappear, especially by kidnapping or murder.
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Disappear
(intransitive) To go missing; to become a missing person.
Eighteen years after Jaycee Dugard disappeared in 1991, she was found alive in the summer of 2009.
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Disappear
(transitive) To make vanish; especially, to abduct and murder surreptitiously for political reasons.
The Chinese government is well-known for disappearing particularly-vocal political dissidents.
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Disappear
To cease to appear or to be perceived; to pass from view, gradually or suddenly; to vanish; to be no longer seen; as, darkness disappears at the approach of light; a ship disappears as she sails from port.
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Disappear
Get lost, especially without warning or explanation;
He disappeared without a trace
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Disappear
Become invisible or unnoticeable;
The effect vanished when day broke
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Disappear
Become less intense and fade away gradually;
Her resistance melted under his charm
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Disappear
"Disappear" can also mean to go away or leave, especially secretly.
He disappeared from the party without saying goodbye.
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FAQs
Why is it called Disappear?
It's called "Disappear" because it combines the prefix "dis-" meaning "not" or "opposite of" with "appear," denoting the action of ceasing to be visible.
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Sep 23, 2023
What is the plural form of Disappear?
Disappear is a verb and doesn't have a plural form.
Harlon Moss
Sep 23, 2023
Which preposition is used with Disappear?
"Into" is commonly used, as in "disappear into."
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Sep 23, 2023
What is the singular form of Disappear?
Disappear is already in singular form.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 23, 2023
Which vowel is used before Disappear?
The indefinite article "a" or "an" can be used before "disappear," depending on the sentence structure.
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Sep 23, 2023
Which article is used with Disappear?
"The" can be used if talking about a specific act of disappearing.
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Sep 23, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Disappear?
Conjunctions like "and" or "but" can be used with "disappear."
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Is Disappear a vowel or consonant?
It's neither; it's a word, not a single letter.
Janet White
Sep 23, 2023
Is Disappear a negative or positive word?
It's neutral, but context can make it negative or positive.
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What is the second form of Disappear?
Disappeared is the past simple or second form.
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Sep 23, 2023
Is the word Disappear is imperative?
It can be used in the imperative mood, e.g., "Disappear!"
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Sep 23, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Disappear?
The stress is on the last syllable: "pear."
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Sep 23, 2023
Which determiner is used with Disappear?
No specific determiner is universally applicable; it depends on the sentence.
Harlon Moss
Sep 23, 2023
What is the third form of Disappear?
Disappeared is also the past participle or third form.
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How is Disappear used in a sentence?
"She will disappear if you don't pay attention."
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.
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