Vanish — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈva-nish/ van·ish

Meaning & Definition of Vanish

Vanish (verb)

  1. to pass quickly from sight, disappear
  2. to pass completely from existence
  3. to assume the value zero

Vanish (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to cease to be visible

    "the house vanished into the fog as we drove away"

    similar: dematerialize, disappear, dissolve, evanesce, evaporate, fade, flee, fly, melt, sink, drop out of sight
    related: blank (out), clear, die (away or down or out), disperse, dissipate, dry up, blur, dim
    opposite: appear, materialize
    near: arrive, break out, come out, emerge, issue, loom, show up

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Vanish

The most common words with a similar meaning to Vanish:

dematerialize, disappear, dissolve, evanesce, evaporate, fade, flee, fly, melt, sink, drop out of sight

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Vanish

Words with the opposite meaning of Vanish:

appear, materialize

Related Words for Vanish

blank (out), clear, die (away or down or out), disperse, dissipate, dry up, blur, dim

Near Antonyms of Vanish

arrive, break out, come out, emerge, issue, loom, show up

Word Forms of Vanish

Inflections: vanished, vanishing, vanishes

Derived words: vanisher (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Vanish

Middle English vanisshen, borrowed from Anglo-French vaniss- stem of vanir, envanir, esvanir, going back to Vulgar Latin *exvānīre, restructuring of Latin ēvānēscere "to fade away, disappear," from ē- e-:1 + vānēscere "to pass from existence," inchoative verb derivative of vānus "empty, lacking content" wane:1

First known use: 14th centuryi

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Vanish

Words & Phrases Containing Vanish

disappear/vanish into thin air

Frequently Asked Questions about Vanish

What does "Vanish" mean?

"Vanish" means to pass quickly from sight, disappear. As a verb, it is defined as: to pass quickly from sight, disappear.

What is another word for "Vanish"?

Other words for "Vanish" include dematerialize, disappear, dissolve, evanesce, evaporate, fade, flee and fly. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Vanish" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Vanish"?

There are 19 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Vanish". Common alternatives include dematerialize, disappear, dissolve, evanesce, evaporate, fade, flee, fly, melt and sink.

What is the opposite of "Vanish"?

Antonyms of "Vanish" include appear and materialize. Near antonyms include arrive, break out, come out and emerge.

How do you use "Vanish" in a sentence?

Examples of "Vanish" in a sentence: "the house vanished into the fog as we drove away".

Is "Vanish" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Vanish" is a verb.

Is "Vanish" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Vanish" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Vanish"?

"Vanish" is pronounced /ˈva-nish/ and divided into syllables as van·ish.