Word
appearing
Phoneticsap·pear·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/əˈpɪɹɪŋ/
UK/ɐpˈiəɹɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the act of becoming visible or arriving at a place.
n. the act of coming into sight or becoming manifest; often used to describe a physical arrival or a formal presence.
Examples
“The sudden appearing of the sun brightened the room.”
“The actor's brief appearing in the final scene of the play surprised the entire audience.”
“The lawyer filed a formal notice of appearing to confirm that his client would be present for the upcoming preliminary hearing.”
Examples
simple
“The sudden appearing of the sun brightened the room.”
contextual
“The actor's brief appearing in the final scene of the play surprised the entire audience.”
complex
“The lawyer filed a formal notice of appearing to confirm that his client would be present for the upcoming preliminary hearing.”
Usage
Often used with 'of' to describe what is becoming visible.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Grade 2
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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