fade
fade
feɪd
feid
/feɪd/

Definition & Meaning of "fade"in English

to fade
01

to disappear slowly

Intransitive
to fade definition and meaning
Examples
The enthusiasm has faded after months of setbacks.
02

(of color) to lose vividness or brightness over time

Intransitive
Examples
The vibrant red of her favorite shirt has faded after many washes.
03

to lose freshness or liveliness over time

Intransitive
Examples
The flowers in the garden are currently fading with the onset of winter.
04

(of a racer) to lose strength and stop performing well over the course of a competition

Intransitive
Examples
Despite a strong start, the racehorse began to fade in the final stretch, finishing in fifth place.
Fade
01

a gradual disappearance or reduction in visibility, color, or intensity

Examples
The photograph showed a fade along its edges.
02

a golf shot in which the ball curves slightly to the right for a right-handed golfer

Examples
He hit a fade to avoid the bunker on the left.
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