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to fade in
01
to improve and increase the clarity of an image or movie
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
in
Base verb
fade
Present tense
fade in
3rd person singular
fades in
Present participle
fading in
Past simple
faded in
Past participle
faded in
Examples
The graphic designer suggested fading in the company logo at the beginning of the video to make a subtle and professional impact.
02
(of a picture or movie) to become gradually brighter so that one can see it clearly
Examples
As the lights in the theater dimmed, the opening scene of the play began to fade in.
03
(of a sound) to become gradually louder so that one can hear it clearly
Examples
As the audiobook chapter commenced, the narrator's voice didn't start abruptly; it faded in, easing the listener into the story.
04
to improve and increase the quality of a song or sound
Examples
The producer decided to fade in the sound of crashing waves in the film's opening sequence to create a serene and immersive experience.
