re-appear

re-ap·pear

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rey uh-peer]
- /reɪ əˈpɪər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rey uh-peer]
- /reɪ əˈpɪər/

Definitions of re-appear word

verb without object re-appear to come into sight; become visible: A man suddenly appeared in the doorway. 1
verb without object re-appear to have the appearance of being; seem; look: to appear wise. 1
verb without object re-appear to be obvious or easily perceived; be clear or made clear by evidence: It appears to me that you are right. 1
verb without object re-appear to come or be placed before the public; be published: Her biography appeared last year. 1
verb without object re-appear to perform publicly, as in a play, dance, etc.: He appeared as the king in the play. 1
verb without object re-appear to attend or be present, especially to arrive late or stay but a short time: He appeared at the party but left quickly. 1

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Origin of re-appear

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English ap(p)eren < Anglo-French, Old French aper-, tonic stem of apare(i)r, apparoir < Latin appārēre be seen, appear, equivalent to ap- ap-1 + pārēre be visible

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Parts of speech for Re-appear

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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re-appear popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.