fade
verb
Definitions of fade verb
- B2TransitiveIntransitive
To gradually lose or cause to lose color, brightness, or strength.
Photographs exposed to sunlight will fade over time.
The color of this old shirt has faded, making it look worn.
His memories of childhood began to fade as time went on.
Idioms
- be fading away/fast
To gradually become weaker, thinner, and likely to die soon.
• As time passed, his memories of his youth were fading away.
Phrasal Verbs of fade
- fade (something) in
When a film's image or sound becomes stronger gradually, or is made to do so by someone.
• The background music gradually faded in during the busy opening, making the entire scene more captivating.
- fade away
to gradually vanish, diminish in significance, or reduce in strength
• Over time, their friendship began to fade away.
- fade (something) out
To gradually reduce the intensity of a picture or sound in a film or recording.
• In the final scene, the music fades out gradually, eventually disappearing.