verb

reappear

Reappear (verb) means to appear again after being absent or out of sight. Example: “The sun reappeared as the clouds parted.”

verb

To appear again after being absent or out of sight.

"The sun reappeared as the clouds parted."

"He vanished for months before reappearing at the reunion."

How to use reappear

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo show up again after being gone or hidden for a while.

Word forms

reappeared past tense, reappears singular

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Etymology

From re- ("again") plus appear.

Synonyms

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re-emerge

Rhymes for reappear

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Frequently asked questions

What does “reappear” mean?

The word “reappear” means to appear again after being absent or out of sight. In plain terms, to show up again after being gone or hidden for a while.

How do you use “reappear” in a sentence?

Here is “reappear” used in a sentence: “The sun reappeared as the clouds parted.”

What part of speech is “reappear”?

“Reappear” is a verb.

What is the meaning of reappear?

"reappear" (verb) means to appear again after being absent or out of sight.