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It disappeared vs It's disappeared

Both "it disappeared" and "it's disappeared" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "It disappeared" is in the simple past tense, while "it's disappeared" is in the present perfect tense. The choice between them depends on the context of the situation.
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Last updated: October 13, 2024 • 14272 views

It disappeared

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "it disappeared" when referring to something that vanished in the past without any specific time reference.

Examples:

  • The sun disappeared behind the clouds.
  • The keys disappeared from the table.
  • The ship disappeared into the fog.
  • The smile disappeared from her face.
  • The noise disappeared as suddenly as it had begun.
  • Mar 4, 2021 ... I marked an email as "Not spam" and it disappeared!? So I received an important email from my company and check it was in my spam. I made ...
  • May 1, 2019 ... I marked an Email Not Spam and it disappeared. I looked in all folders. how can I find it? I am trying to recover an email as I marked as ...
  • Oct 12, 2021 ... Tamed white Arabian horse and set up a camp now it disappeared. Issue. If someone has a solution that would be great. Upvote 5. Downvote
  • Mar 9, 2023 ... “It disappeared” and “It has disappeared” are what sound natural. If you are trying to imply that someone else caused it, then there are other ways to phrase ...
  • Apr 4, 2022 ... ... I also just shared a very large folder with a team member and it disappeared. It didn't show up in my deleted folders either. 0 Likes. Reply ...
  • Nov 27, 2020 ... You could use "It disappeared" but only if it was an action which now does not have an impact (for example, you found it again later) You ...
  • May 6, 2016 ... went to move an app and it disappeared from view. I went to move an app on my iPhone 6 & it disappeared from the "desktop", although I still ...
  • Dec 7, 2011 ... I typed a paper, hit some button--not intentionally and it disappeared. I had save this paper several times during the writing process.
  • Mar 1, 2020 ... I also tried resetting my iPad, which brought the note back for a moment, but it disappeared again without ever fully loading. What else can ...
  • Dec 17, 2011 ... I worked on a PPT file all day and it disappeared. I worked on a PPT file all day -- dumbly gave it a very generic name like "2011"-- saved ...

Alternatives:

  • it vanished
  • it went missing
  • it was gone
  • it was no longer there
  • it was lost

It's disappeared

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

Use "it's disappeared" in the present perfect tense to indicate that something has vanished and the effects are still relevant or the action is recent.

Examples:

  • I can't find my phone; it's disappeared again.
  • The money I left on the table has disappeared.
  • The book I was reading has disappeared from my bag.
  • The car keys have disappeared from the key holder.
  • The evidence has disappeared from the crime scene.
  • Nov 17, 2023 ... I started the new event and now it's disappeared I did notice update done this afternoon. Anyone else had same problem? · Comments Section.
  • Dec 2, 2017 ... I accidentally moved a folder and now it's disappeared. Help? 15 replies; 2 have this problem; 9 views; Last reply by Matt. 6 years ago.
  • Aug 8, 2024 ... I completed all the cybertruck objectives, forgot to claim, now it's disappeared? QUESTION. I completed all the objectives a few days ago. I ...
  • I've used EndNote in Word before but now it's disappeared! I've installed EndNote and have used Cite While You Write (CWYW) in Word before. However every ...
  • Oct 1, 2021 ... It's disappeared from browser. I can't find way in. There's just no link to open my emails. All similarly worded links take me to irrelevant ...
  • Nov 12, 2021 ... It's disappeared. Was about to add a new one, but can't find the Subscribe button??? I have several running and sending out emails....but ...
  • Nov 12, 2022 ... 2) 1PW won't load in Safari extensions and it's disappeared from my menu bar. When I open “1Password for Safari” and click on “Open Safari ...
  • Aug 20, 2022 ... ... it's disappeared completely. The funny thing is, I was just editing that document the day before with no issue at all. I own the document so ...
  • ... it's disappeared, and suddenly it shows up again. It's not a permanent state of enthusiasm. I'm thirty-five years in a relationship, I practice. And I have ...
  • Jan 31, 2019 ... How can I access "Object Parameters Tool" again after it's disappeared? ... Once I finish playing around the parameters, as I click aside, "The ...

Alternatives:

  • it has vanished
  • it has gone missing
  • it has been lost
  • it has been removed
  • it has been misplaced

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