vanish
4 synonyms and 1 antonym for vanish, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To disappear suddenly, or to go out of sight without being noticed.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use vanish
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
vanish into thin air
vanish from sight
vanish without a trace
Etymology
A shortened form of the older word evanish, going back through Old French esvanir to Latin evanescere — "to fade out" — built from vanus, meaning "empty." It's a doublet of "evanesce."
Full origin of vanish →Frequently asked questions
What does “vanish” mean?
The word “vanish” means to disappear suddenly, or to go out of sight without being noticed. In plain terms, to vanish is to disappear, whether physically (from view) or more abstractly (a feeling, a problem, an opportunity fading away).
How do you pronounce “vanish”?
“Vanish” is pronounced VA-nihsh (/ˈvænɪʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “vanish” in a sentence?
Here is “vanish” used in a sentence: “The magician waved his cape and the coin seemed to vanish.”
What is another word for “vanish”?
Words with a similar meaning to “vanish” include disappear.
What part of speech is “vanish”?
“Vanish” is a verb.
Where does the word “vanish” come from?
The word “vanish” comes from Latin. A shortened form of the older word evanish, going back through Old French esvanir to Latin evanescere — "to fade out" — built from vanus, meaning "empty." It's a doublet of "evanesce.".
Is “vanish” a common word?
“Vanish” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “vanish” have?
“Vanish” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to disappear suddenly, or to go out of sight without being noticed.
