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verb · A2

Appear

uh-PEER/əˈpɪə/

Appear has two useful A2 meanings: to come into view (the sun appeared) and to seem (she appears tired). Seem is the everyday synonym for the second meaning. Appear is a little more formal. Appearance is the noun: how someone looks, not “appearing.”

Meaning

To start to be seen, or to seem.

Examples

  • “The sun appeared from behind the clouds.”
  • “A message appeared on the screen.”
  • “He appears to be busy.”

Good to know

appear = become visible, or seem. Noun: appearance (how you look).

Near in meaning

seem, show up

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