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Definition of reappear

reappear

/ˌriːəˈpɪr/
re · ap · pear
Past Simple:reappeared
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Past Participle:reappeared
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Present Participle:reappearing
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reappear Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To come into view or become visible again after having been hidden, absent, or out of sight.

Example

"The sun finally reappeared from behind the heavy rain clouds in the late afternoon."

2

To occur, manifest, or come into existence again after an interval or period of cessation.

Example

"When the patient's fever reappeared three days later, the physician ordered additional diagnostic tests."

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• Rhymes for reappear

• Nearby Words

reannex
reap
reaper
reappear
reappearance
reapplication
reapply

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the prefix 're-' (again) and 'appear', which derives via Old French 'aparoir' from Latin 'apparere' (to come in sight, become visible).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reappear. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reappear
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