fade

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verb

ˈfād

faded; fading

intransitive verb

: to lose freshness, strength, or vitality : wither

fading flowers

: to lose freshness or brilliance of color

The fabrics faded in the strong sunshine.

: to sink away : vanish

a fading memory

The smile faded from his face.

: to change gradually in loudness, strength, or visibility

—used of a motion-picture image or of an electronics signal and usually with in or out

One scene fades out as the next scene fades in.The radio signal faded out as we got further away from the station.

of an automobile brake : to lose braking power gradually

: to move back from the line of scrimmage

—used of a quarterback

of a ball or shot : to move in a slight to moderate slice

transitive verb

: to cause to fade

time has not completely faded the humor of these verses

G. H. Genzmer

fader noun

Synonyms

Verb

dematerialize
disappear
dissolve
evanesce
evaporate
flee
fly
melt
sink
vanish

See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Verb The flowers were fading in the vase. the fading light of late afternoon She was fading fast from the effects of the pneumonia. We watched the ship gradually fade from view as it sailed away. The smile faded from his face. Hopes for a quick end of the crisis are fading fast. Their reasons for leaving have faded from memory. He's trying to recapture the faded glory of his youth. The band's popularity has faded in recent years. The fabric will fade unless you protect it from the sunlight. Noun The movie ends with a fade to black. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Constant sunlight might cause some clothing to fade.

Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2022 Strip an inch from bottom of stems and hang upside down in clusters away from bright light, which may fade color.

Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2022 Black and brown people watched white allyship surge during the 2020 uprisings and then fade to a whisper by 2021.

Laura Newberry, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2022 On the restart, with Newgarden running wide through the exit of Turn 1 to try and fade Rossi, Dixon calmly took over 4th and then assumed 3rd after Race Control ruled O’Ward blocked him to save the position.

Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Sep. 2022 Now that payrolls are slightly above their prepandemic peak, rehiring is set to fade as a source of job growth in many sectors, according to economists.

Sarah Chaney Cambon And David Harrison, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 Hydrogen peroxide in the formula acts like a fabric-safe bleach to fade stains like tomato sauce, coffee, fruit juice and more without damaging the fabric.

Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 1 Sep. 2022 Dating back to all previous nine seasons during Kingsbury’s time as a head coach, first at Texas Tech and now with the Cardinals, his teams have always tended to fade toward the end.

Bob Mcmanaman, The Arizona Republic, 31 Aug. 2022 This shifted to an interest in tattoo laser removal, specifically how laser light causes tattoos to fade.

Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 25 Aug. 2022

Noun

With so many exquisite paintings to his credit, why did Lucioni’s reputation fade?

Judith H. Dobrzynski, WSJ, 29 Aug. 2022 Even so, Kenny is betting that Nielsen will be around after the upfront this year, and next year as well — even if the traditional TV audiences the company measures start to fade.

Brian Steinberg, Variety, 14 May 2022 What of the individual, though, who exists apart from the cause, whose scars go back to childhood, and whose pain continues after headlines fade, outside activism’s ready reach?

Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2022 GB Roof Garden restaurant for totally unobstructed views and watch the sun’s rosy glory fade over one of ancient history’s greatest landmarks.

Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 The only three-loss season after Saban’s first year in 2007 saw all hope fade after falling for the second time at LSU.

Michael Casagrande | Mcasagrande@al.com, al, 14 July 2022 The reports coincide with rising tensions between the West and Iran as hopes fade for a revival of the 2015 nuclear accord, which lapsed after President Donald Trump pulled America out of the deal to restrain Iran’s nuclear program in 2018.

Liz Sly, Washington Post, 7 July 2022 The moments bleed into one another: Cuddling and teasing in bed fade into studio rehearsals; city excursions give way to the star’s manager coaching her on how to avoid questions about race, relationships and sexuality.

Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 June 2022 Lonnie Ali, who was on hand for the unveiling, said watching her late husband's banner fade over the years had bothered her.

Thomas Birmingham, The Courier-Journal, 28 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English, from Anglo-French *fader, from fade feeble, insipid, from Vulgar Latin *fatidus, alteration of Latin fatuus fatuous, insipid

Noun

derivative of fade entry 1

Adjective

Middle English, from Anglo-French

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Noun

1918, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined above

单词	fade
释义	fade 1 of 3 verb ˈfād faded; fading intransitive verb 1 : to lose freshness, strength, or vitality : wither fading flowers 2 : to lose freshness or brilliance of color The fabrics faded in the strong sunshine. 3 : to sink away : vanish a fading memory The smile faded from his face. 4 : to change gradually in loudness, strength, or visibility —used of a motion-picture image or of an electronics signal and usually with in or out One scene fades out as the next scene fades in.The radio signal faded out as we got further away from the station. 5 of an automobile brake : to lose braking power gradually 6 : to move back from the line of scrimmage —used of a quarterback 7 of a ball or shot : to move in a slight to moderate slice transitive verb : to cause to fade time has not completely faded the humor of these verses G. H. Genzmer fader noun fade 2 of 3 noun 1 a : fade-out b : a gradual changing of one picture to another in a motion-picture or television sequence 2 : a fading of an automobile brake 3 : a slight to moderate and usually intentional slice in golf 4 : a hairstyle similar to a crew cut in which the hair on top of the head stands high fade 3 of 3 adjective ˈfäd : insipid, commonplace Synonyms Verb dematerialize disappear dissolve evanesce evaporate flee fly melt sink vanish See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb The flowers were fading in the vase. the fading light of late afternoon She was fading fast from the effects of the pneumonia. We watched the ship gradually fade from view as it sailed away. The smile faded from his face. Hopes for a quick end of the crisis are fading fast. Their reasons for leaving have faded from memory. He's trying to recapture the faded glory of his youth. The band's popularity has faded in recent years. The fabric will fade unless you protect it from the sunlight. Noun The movie ends with a fade to black. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Constant sunlight might cause some clothing to fade. Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2022 Strip an inch from bottom of stems and hang upside down in clusters away from bright light, which may fade color. Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2022 Black and brown people watched white allyship surge during the 2020 uprisings and then fade to a whisper by 2021. Laura Newberry, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2022 On the restart, with Newgarden running wide through the exit of Turn 1 to try and fade Rossi, Dixon calmly took over 4th and then assumed 3rd after Race Control ruled O’Ward blocked him to save the position. Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Sep. 2022 Now that payrolls are slightly above their prepandemic peak, rehiring is set to fade as a source of job growth in many sectors, according to economists. Sarah Chaney Cambon And David Harrison, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 Hydrogen peroxide in the formula acts like a fabric-safe bleach to fade stains like tomato sauce, coffee, fruit juice and more without damaging the fabric. Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 1 Sep. 2022 Dating back to all previous nine seasons during Kingsbury’s time as a head coach, first at Texas Tech and now with the Cardinals, his teams have always tended to fade toward the end. Bob Mcmanaman, The Arizona Republic, 31 Aug. 2022 This shifted to an interest in tattoo laser removal, specifically how laser light causes tattoos to fade. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 25 Aug. 2022 Noun With so many exquisite paintings to his credit, why did Lucioni’s reputation fade? Judith H. Dobrzynski, WSJ, 29 Aug. 2022 Even so, Kenny is betting that Nielsen will be around after the upfront this year, and next year as well — even if the traditional TV audiences the company measures start to fade. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 14 May 2022 What of the individual, though, who exists apart from the cause, whose scars go back to childhood, and whose pain continues after headlines fade, outside activism’s ready reach? Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2022 GB Roof Garden restaurant for totally unobstructed views and watch the sun’s rosy glory fade over one of ancient history’s greatest landmarks. Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 The only three-loss season after Saban’s first year in 2007 saw all hope fade after falling for the second time at LSU. Michael Casagrande \| Mcasagrande@al.com, al, 14 July 2022 The reports coincide with rising tensions between the West and Iran as hopes fade for a revival of the 2015 nuclear accord, which lapsed after President Donald Trump pulled America out of the deal to restrain Iran’s nuclear program in 2018. Liz Sly, Washington Post, 7 July 2022 The moments bleed into one another: Cuddling and teasing in bed fade into studio rehearsals; city excursions give way to the star’s manager coaching her on how to avoid questions about race, relationships and sexuality. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 June 2022 Lonnie Ali, who was on hand for the unveiling, said watching her late husband's banner fade over the years had bothered her. Thomas Birmingham, The Courier-Journal, 28 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English, from Anglo-French fader, from fade* feeble, insipid, from Vulgar Latin fatidus, alteration of Latin fatuus* fatuous, insipid Noun derivative of fade entry 1 Adjective Middle English, from Anglo-French First Known Use Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1 Noun 1918, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Adjective 15th century, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing fade fade-out fade to black fade-in pre-fade fade into the woodwork fade-out fade to black fade-in pre-fade fade into the woodwork Kids Definition fade verb ˈfād faded; fading 1 : to lose or cause to lose brightness of color 2 : to dry up : wither The flowers were fading. 3 : to grow dim or faint The path faded out. Her memory faded. fade 1 of 2 verb 1 as in to disappear to cease to be visible the departing ship gradually faded over the horizon Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance disappear vanish melt evaporate dissipate fly dissolve flee evanesce blur sink dematerialize drop out of sight disperse dry up dim clear blank (out) die (away or down or out) Antonyms & Near Antonyms appear emerge materialize arrive break out loom issue show up come out See More 2 as in to bleach to make white or whiter by removing color years of harsh sunlight had faded the car, which was once fire-engine red Synonyms & Similar Words bleach brighten dull pale whiten dim decolorize blanch blench lighten snow matte wash out frost mat matt silver whitewash etiolate Antonyms & Near Antonyms darken deepen tarnish discolor streak blacken pattern shade marble striate blotch shine paint dye spot stain pigment tint speckle stripe embrown color speck daub burnish tinge polychrome mottle dapple fleck polish tincture variegate splotch checker See More 3 as in to weaken to lose bodily strength or vigor began to fade after battling the disease for years Synonyms & Similar Words weaken sag go decay deteriorate fail wilt sink droop wither languish lag flag rot emaciate waste (away) wear out yield degenerate break down run down Antonyms & Near Antonyms recover rebound recuperate rally gain convalesce fade 2 of 2 noun as in trim Synonyms & Similar Words trim buzz cut crew cut crop shag bob permanent shingle big hair upsweep braid queue bun perm conk pug French twist pageboy beehive pigtail updo plait ponytail Mohawk chignon pompadour ducktail roach haircut cut hairstyle do hairdo coiffure comb-over
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