fade
Pronunciation: [feɪd]
Word
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?
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