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You disappeared vs you have disappeared

Both "you disappeared" and "you have disappeared" are correct, but "You disappeared" refers to an action that happened in the past without specifying when, and "You have disappeared" refers to something that happened at an unspecified time in the past and has relevance to the present.
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Last updated: March 07, 2025 • 5672 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"You disappeared"

This phrase is in the simple past tense, indicating that the action of disappearing occurred in the past without specifying when.

Examples:

  • I was looking for you, but you disappeared.
  • She disappeared without a trace.
  • The magician disappeared in a puff of smoke.
  • The sun disappeared behind the clouds.
  • The missing person disappeared three days ago.
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Alternatives:

  • you vanished
  • you went missing
  • you were gone
  • you faded away
  • you dropped out of sight

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"you have disappeared"

This phrase is in the present perfect tense, indicating that the action of disappearing happened at an unspecified time in the past and has relevance to the present.

Examples:

  • I can't find my keys; they have disappeared.
  • He has disappeared from the party.
  • The money has disappeared from my wallet.
  • The evidence has disappeared from the crime scene.
  • She has disappeared without a word.

Alternatives:

  • you have gone missing
  • you have vanished
  • you have been lost
  • you have been absent
  • you have dropped out of sight

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