verb
disappear
To stop being visible or present.
The mountains disappear from view as thick clouds roll in.
Etymology
Appear, from Latin apparere, means to come into view. Dis- reverses that movement, so disappear describes passing out of sight or ceasing to be present.
More examples
- My keys disappear whenever I need them most.
- The stain disappeared after I washed the shirt.
- Small bookstores are disappearing from our neighborhood.
Forms
disappear · disappears · disappeared · disappearing
disappearance noun — The act of becoming unseen or absent.