# appearing

/əˈpɪɹɪŋ/ (US) · /ɐpˈiəɹɪŋ/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/appearing
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. coming into view

noun · CEFR B1

the act of becoming visible or arriving at a place.

For teachers: the act of coming into sight or becoming manifest; often used to describe a physical arrival or a formal presence.

- The sudden appearing of the sun behind the clouds cheered everyone up.
- The sudden appearing of a witness who had previously refused to testify changed the entire course of the trial.

Usage: Often used with 'of' to describe what is becoming visible.

## 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.

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