Foundation level · Year 4 · free
appear
verb · Say it: uh-PEER
What it means
Foundationto come into sight or start to be seen
A rainbow began to appear over the park after the shower.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- arrive
- emerge
- show up
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- disappear
- vanish
More examples
- Our dog suddenly appeared at the door, wagging his tail.
Where the word comes from
From Latin 'apparere', meaning to come into view.
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