Word noun
appearing
n.
US /əˈpɪɹɪŋ/ UK /ɐpˈiəɹɪŋ/ ap·pear·ing
Definition
- 01 B1 Intermediate
the act of becoming visible or arriving at a place.
the act of coming into sight or becoming manifest; often used to describe a physical arrival or a formal presence.
Simple“The sudden appearing of the sun behind the clouds cheered everyone up.”
In context“The sudden appearing of a witness who had previously refused to testify changed the entire course of the trial.”
UsageOften used with 'of' to describe what is becoming visible.
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Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Common
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