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fade

Pronunciation: [feɪd]

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Learn how to use fade in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “change over time”

(verb) to gradually become less strong, bright, or noticeable. This can happen to colors, sounds, or feelings. For example, when the sunlight goes away, it fades.

Example

The bright colors of the painting will fade if exposed to sunlight for too long.

Example

The vibrant flowers did not fade after weeks of blooming; they stayed bright and beautiful.

Example

Why do you think the music started to fade as the concert ended?

Context: “emotion or memory”

(verb) to slowly disappear or lessen in intensity, especially when talking about feelings or memories. Like when you stop thinking about something and it just fades away.

Example

After some time, the painful memory began to fade, and I felt happier.

Example

His anger did not fade; it stayed strong for a long time.

Example

Do happy memories ever fade away for you?

Context: “visual quality”

(noun) a gradual change from a color to a lighter shade or to no color at all. Think of a picture that slowly loses its color at the edges.

Example

The artist loved the beautiful fade in the sunset's colors.

Example

The painting had no fade; each color was sold brightly and clearly.

Example

Can you see the fade in the colors of the sky?

How to pronounce fade

Pronunciation: [feɪd]

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