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fade Definition and Meaning in English (fade definition)

verb
Synonyms:dimdullpale
Quick Answer • Definition

Fade definition: To gradually lose color, brightness, or strength, becoming less intense over time.

Definitions of Fade

  1. 1verb

    To gradually lose color, brightness, or strength, becoming less intense over time.

  2. 2verb

    To gradually become less clear, distinct, or strong, often referring to sounds, memories, or feelings.

  3. 3verb

    To lose freshness, vigor, or strength, typically referring to plants or flowers that wither and die.

Example Sentences

casual

“The old photograph had started to fade in the sunlight.”

casual

“Her memories of childhood slowly faded over the years.”

casual

“The flowers in the vase will fade if you don't water them regularly.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensefaded
present participlefading
agent nounfader
adjectivefadeless

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Fade definition: To gradually lose color, brightness, or strength, becoming less intense over time.
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'Fade' translates to 'fade' in English. Fade definition: To gradually lose color, brightness, or strength, becoming less intense over time.
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