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The rainbow began to vanish at dusk.
What does Vanish mean?
Vanish means disappear.
Dictionary definition
To vanish means to disappear suddenly or completely from sight.
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Vanish in a sentence
medium
My worry vanished after I saw the results.
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In fantasy stories, characters may vanish suddenly, leaving readers to wonder where they went.
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What does vanish mean?
Vanish means vanish means disappear.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to vanish?
Disappear is close in meaning to vanish in this entry.
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Which word is a useful contrast for vanish?
Appear is a useful contrast for vanish.
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Vanish
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van · ish · strongest beat: van
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WordVanish.
Partverb.
MeaningVanish means disappear.
ExampleExample: The rainbow began to vanish at dusk.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- van · ish
- Strongest beat
- van
- Ending
- ish
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on van.
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Synonyms
Words like Vanish
disappearUse for going out of sight.
fadeUse when something slowly disappears.
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Word family
Vanish word family
Base word
vanish
verb
vanishes
Disappears.
verb
vanished
Disappeared in the past.
verb
vanishing
Disappearing now.
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Hint for students
Vanish means disappear from sight. It can happen suddenly or gradually depending on the sentence.
Common mix-up
Do not confuse vanish with leave. A person can leave while still visible, but vanish means they are no longer seen.
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Write one sentence that shows vanish without using the word vanish. Then underline the clue words that show something disappearing from sight. Example: The fog slowly faded until the road was clear again. Clue words: fog, slowly faded, road was clear Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show something disappearing from view?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The rainbow began to vanish at dusk." Why does vanish fit better than appear?
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