B2
disappear vs vanish
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| disappearverb/ˌdɪs.əˈpɪr/ | Meaning To go away so that you cannot be seen any more. | Goes with — | Example The sun disappeared behind the clouds and it suddenly got cold. |
| vanishverb/ˈvæn.ɪʃ/ | Meaning to disappear suddenly, often in a way that is hard to explain; also to stop existing | Goes with vanish without a trace | Example I put my keys on the table five minutes ago, and now they've vanished. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The plane without a trace over the ocean.