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Fade

FAYD/feɪd/

To fade is to become paler, quieter, or weaker: colours fade; support faded; a fading signal. Disappear is stronger and more complete. Fade away is a common particle pair. Do not mix fade with fail (not succeed) or fete. Photographs fade in sunlight — a concrete image for the verb.

Meaning

To become paler, quieter, or weaker over time.

Examples

  • “Support for the policy faded after the Budget leak.”
  • “The poster colours had faded in the shop window.”

Good to know

colours / memories / support fade. Particle: fade away. Stronger: disappear. Mix-up: fail.

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