Appeared
/əˈpɪərd/
verbBeginnerVery CommonGeneral
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Definitions
2 meanings1
To become visible or noticeable.
/əˈpɪərd/
verbneutralBeginner
General
To become visible; to come into sight.
A strange figure appeared in the doorway.
💡 Simply: To show up or become seen.
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2
The results appeared to confirm our hypothesis.
How It's Used
Everyday
"The sun appeared over the horizon."
Science
"The comet appeared unexpectedly in the night sky."
2
To seem to be; to give the impression of being something.
/əˈpɪərd/
verbneutralIntermediate
General
To seem; to give the impression of being.
The situation appeared hopeless.
💡 Simply: To look like or seem like.
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2
He appeared to be happy.
How It's Used
Literary
"He appeared to be quite wealthy."
Everyday
"She appeared unconcerned."
Tip:To 'pear' something (seem like something).
From Middle English *aperen, from Old French *aparoir, from Latin *apparere, 'to appear'.
The word 'appeared' has maintained a consistent usage since Middle English, evolving primarily in its nuanced applications.
Memory tip
Think of 'pear' appearing on a tree.
Practice
Base: appear
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Usage
60%Spoken
40%Written