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Term: Disappearance

Definition:

The term "disappearance" refers to the act of vanishing or going missing without a trace. It can also describe the state or condition of being unseen, not present, or no longer visible.

Parts of Speech:

The term "disappearance" can be used as both a noun and a verb.

Senses:

Noun:

1. The act of vanishing or going missing without a trace.
2. The state or condition of being unseen, not present, or no longer visible.

Verb:

1. To vanish or go missing without a trace.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

1. The disappearance of the valuable artifacts from the museum left everyone perplexed.

2. The sudden disappearance of the famous singer sparked widespread speculation.

3. The detective was assigned to investigate the mysterious disappearance of the local businessman.

Local Usage:

1. The village still talks about the mysterious disappearance of a young girl several decades ago.

2. The barber's sudden disappearance without any explanation shocked the tight-knit community.

3. The local police are doing everything they can to solve the recent series of disappearances in the neighborhood.

Sample Sentences:

1. The disappearance of the UFO after the sighting puzzled the witnesses.

2. Jenny's sudden disappearance from the party caused everyone to worry.

3. The police launched an extensive search operation to investigate the disappearance of the hiker.

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