How Do You Spell VANISH?

Pronunciation: [vˈanɪʃ] (IPA)

The word "vanish" is spelled v-a-n-i-s-h. It is pronounced /ˈvænɪʃ/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first sound is a voiced labiodental fricative, which is produced by the upper teeth touching the lower lip while air is expelled. The second sound is a short vowel "a" sound, followed by a voiced alveolar nasal consonant. The third sound is an unvoiced alveolar fricative produced by air rushing through a narrow opening made with the tongue and upper teeth. The fourth sound is an unvoiced alveolar affricate, which is a combination of plosive and fricative sounds. Finally, the word ends with an unvoiced glottal fricative.

VANISH Meaning and Definition

1. Vanish is a verb that signifies the act of disappearing suddenly or without a trace. It refers to the process of becoming completely unseen or ceasing to exist, as if by magic or supernatural means. When something or someone vanishes, they cannot be found or detected anymore. Vanishing often implies a swift departure or a quick fading away from sight, leaving behind no tangible evidence.

   In a metaphorical sense, vanish can also describe the act of becoming obsolete or forgotten. It conveys the idea of gradually losing prominence, relevance, or importance until something or someone is no longer remembered or acknowledged.

   Furthermore, vanish can denote the action of removing oneself from a particular situation without permission or notice. It suggests making a sudden exit or escaping without leaving any significant traces behind, as if evaporating into thin air.

   The term vanish is commonly associated with mystical or supernatural connotations, evoking an air of mystery or intrigue. It is frequently used in fiction and magic acts, amplifying the notion of disappearing magically or inexplicably. However, in everyday usage, vanish can refer to any instance or phenomenon that disappears or becomes indiscernible, whether by natural means or through supernatural elements.

2. To pass from a visible state; to disappear.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for VANISH

• panish
• tanish
• waish
• vanill
• vannish
• vanash
• vernish
• vanqwish
• ginish
• wanish
• manish
• varnich
• sanish
• inish
• bannish
• dannish
• soanish
• ganish
• vevish
• ponish
• dinish
• vinish
• verish
• caniss
• pancish
• ronish
• vanise
• venish
• vanich
• vanqish
• vanose
• nabish
• lankish
• avanish
• Evanich
• Masish
• sanxish
• vinqish
• Ganisa
• venesh
• taniss
• vADISS
• raniss
• Panisfh
• vaunish
• anqish
• Wanisch
• Wanishe
• Raonish
• Wankish
• Feanish
• zaniah
• vanilah
• Valtsh
• Vannuh
• Gangish

Etymology of VANISH

The word "vanish" originated from the Old French term "vaniss-, vanish-" during the 14th century. The Old French word was derived from the Latin word "vanescere", which means "to disappear" or "to fade away". In Latin, this term is a combination of "vanus" meaning "empty" or "void" and the suffix "-escere", indicating a process of becoming. Over time, the word "vanish" entered Middle English as a verb with a similar meaning, signifying the complete disappearance or becoming unseen.

Idioms with the word VANISH

• vanish/go up/disappear in a puff of smoke The idiom "vanish/go up/disappear in a puff of smoke" means to suddenly and mysteriously vanish or disappear. It refers to something or someone disappearing so quickly and completely that it almost seems like they have turned into smoke and vanished into thin air. It is often used figuratively to describe a sudden and unexpected disappearance or cessation.
• disappear/vanish into thin air The idiom "disappear/vanish into thin air" means to suddenly and completely disappear or become impossible to find or detect, as if without a trace or explanation. It is often used to express the mysterious or unexplained nature of a disappearance.
• vanish into thin air The idiom "vanish into thin air" means to disappear suddenly and completely, without leaving any trace or explanation behind. It refers to a situation or occurrence where someone or something mysteriously disappears as if they have dissolved into the atmosphere, leaving no evidence or clue of their whereabouts.
• vanish away The idiom "vanish away" typically means the act of disappearing or fading from existence or memory, often abruptly or unexpectedly. It refers to the sudden or complete disappearance of something or someone.
• disappear/vanish off the face of the earth The idiom "disappear/vanish off the face of the earth" refers to a person or thing suddenly and completely disappearing without a trace. It implies that the individual or object has become completely inaccessible, with no knowledge of their whereabouts or existence. The expression is often used metaphorically to describe someone's sudden and unexplained absence or the complete absence of something.
• vanish into sth The idiom "vanish into something" refers to the act of disappearing, often without a trace or without being noticed or observed, into a particular object, place, or situation. It suggests a sudden and complete disappearance from sight or existence.
• vanish from sth The idiom "vanish from sth" means to disappear or cease to exist from a particular situation, place, or activity without a trace or explanation. It implies a sudden and complete disappearance or removal.
• disappear, vanish, etc. into thin air To disappear, vanish, or go completely missing without leaving any trace or explanation.
• sink, vanish, etc. without trace The idiom "sink, vanish, etc. without trace" means to disappear completely and leave no evidence or trace behind.

Similar spelling words for VANISH

• Vannesa,
• Vannessa,
• vanness.

Conjugate verb Vanish

CONDITIONAL

I would vanish

you would vanish

he/she/it would vanish

we would vanish

they would vanish

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be vanishing

you would be vanishing

he/she/it would be vanishing

we would be vanishing

they would be vanishing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have vanish

you would have vanish

he/she/it would have vanish

we would have vanish

they would have vanish

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been vanishing

you would have been vanishing

he/she/it would have been vanishing

we would have been vanishing

they would have been vanishing

FUTURE

I will vanish

you will vanish

he/she/it will vanish

we will vanish

they will vanish

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be vanishing

you will be vanishing

he/she/it will be vanishing

we will be vanishing

they will be vanishing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have vanished

you will have vanished

he/she/it will have vanished

we will have vanished

they will have vanished

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been vanishing

you will have been vanishing

he/she/it will have been vanishing

we will have been vanishing

they will have been vanishing

IMPERATIVE

you vanish

we let´s vanish

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to vanish

PAST

I vanished

you vanished

he/she/it vanished

we vanished

they vanished

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was vanishing

you were vanishing

he/she/it was vanishing

we were vanishing

they were vanishing

PAST PARTICIPLE

vanished

PAST PERFECT

I had vanished

you had vanished

he/she/it had vanished

we had vanished

they had vanished

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been vanishing

you had been vanishing

he/she/it had been vanishing

we had been vanishing

they had been vanishing

PRESENT

I vanish

you vanish

he/she/it vanishes

we vanish

they vanish

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am vanishing

you are vanishing

he/she/it is vanishing

we are vanishing

they are vanishing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

vanishing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have vanished

you have vanished

he/she/it has vanished

we have vanished

they have vanished

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been vanishing

you have been vanishing

he/she/it has been vanishing

we have been vanishing

they have been vanishing

I would have vanished

we would have vanished

you would have vanished

he/she/it would have vanished

they would have vanished