vanishing Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a sudden or mysterious disappearance
   
2. noun a sudden disappearance from sight
   
3. verb get lost, as without warning or explanation
   go away; vanish; disappear.
   
   • He disappeared without a trace
4. verb become invisible or unnoticeable
   go away; vanish; disappear.
   
   • The effect vanished when day broke
5. verb pass away rapidly
   fly; fell; vanish.
   
   • Time flies like an arrow
   • Time fleeing beneath him
6. verb cease to exist
   vanish; disappear.
   
   • An entire civilization vanished
7. verb decrease rapidly and disappear
   fly; vanish; vaporize.
   
   • the money vanished in las Vegas
   • all my stock assets have vaporized

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