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Appear

🇬🇧 UK /["/əˈpɪə(r)/","/əˈpɪəz/","/əˈpɪəd/","/əˈpɪərɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/əˈpɪr/","/əˈpɪrz/","/əˈpɪrd/","/əˈpɪrɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Appear

to start to be seen

In simple words: to come into view or be seen

Appear in a sentence

• She decided to appear in the school play this year.
• It may appear that he is not interested, but he is just shy.
• The stars begin to appear in the night sky after sunset.
• He hopes his hard work will allow him to appear more confident.
• The evidence may appear to support her claim, but it's misleading.
• In the photo, they seem to appear taller than they actually are.
• New species often appear in remote areas of the rainforest.
• He didn't appear at the meeting, which surprised everyone.

How to use Appear

Use 'appear' to describe how something looks or becomes visible. It's suitable for both spoken and written English but avoid in very casual contexts. 'Seem' can sometimes be used interchangeably, but 'appear' is more about visual presence.

Grammar pattern

appear + adjective / appear + to + verb

Memory hint

Think of a magician who makes things appear out of nowhere!

Related words

Collocations with Appear

• suddenly
• from nowhere
• magically
• suddenly
• from nowhere
• magically
• currently
• frequently
• occasionally
• at
• appear on television
• at
• appear before a court
• appear before a judge
• appear before a magistrate

Synonyms for Appear

• seem

Opposites of Appear

• disappear
• vanish
• fade

Common mistakes with Appear

• Using 'appear' with a noun directly, instead of an adjective.
• Confusing 'appear' with 'disappear'.
• Misusing 'appear' in the past tense or perfect forms.

Frequently asked questions about Appear

What does Appear mean?

to come into view or be seen

What is the definition of Appear?

to start to be seen

How do you use Appear in a sentence?

She decided to appear in the school play this year.

Can you give another example of Appear?

It may appear that he is not interested, but he is just shy.

What are synonyms for Appear?

Common alternatives include seem.

What is the opposite of Appear?

Opposite meanings include disappear, vanish, fade.

What words go with Appear?

It commonly pairs with suddenly, from nowhere, magically, suddenly, from nowhere, magically, currently, frequently, occasionally, at, appear on television, at, appear before a court, appear before a judge, appear before a magistrate.

What are common mistakes when using Appear?

Using 'appear' with a noun directly, instead of an adjective. Confusing 'appear' with 'disappear'. Misusing 'appear' in the past tense or perfect forms.

How do you pronounce Appear?

US: /["/əˈpɪr/","/əˈpɪrz/","/əˈpɪrd/","/əˈpɪrɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/əˈpɪə(r)/","/əˈpɪəz/","/əˈpɪəd/","/əˈpɪərɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Appear?

Use 'appear' to describe how something looks or becomes visible. It's suitable for both spoken and written English but avoid in very casual contexts. 'Seem' can sometimes be used interchangeably, but 'appear' is more about visual presence.

What CEFR level is Appear?

"Appear" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.