fade

/fˈe‍ɪd/

/ˈfeɪd/

to fade

MAIN VERB

become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly

synonyms : melt

to disappear slowly

synonyms : blow over

lose freshness, vigor, or vitality

synonyms : wither

become feeble

synonyms : languish

Fade

gradually ceasing to be visible

a golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed golfer

synonyms : slice

Examples

1. I couldn't read the faded print on the receipt.

2. The actor was a seven-day wonder, with a brief surge of popularity after their breakout role before fading into obscurity.

3. The frozen berries included a color retention agent that prevented the vibrant red color from fading during storage.

4. He wore an old pair of jeans that were worn and faded.