Fade
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British pronunciation/fˈe‍ɪd/
American pronunciation/ˈfeɪd/

Definition & Meaning of "fade"

to fade
01

to disappear slowly

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The enthusiasm has faded after months of setbacks.
With each passing day, the memories of that summer vacation started to fade from her mind.
02

(of color) to lose vividness or brightness over time

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The vibrant red of her favorite shirt has faded after many washes.
The photographs in the album have faded with age, their colors muted and softened.
03

to lose freshness or liveliness over time

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The flowers in the garden are currently fading with the onset of winter.
The scent of the flowers faded as they wilted in the vase.
04

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

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Despite a strong start, the racehorse began to fade in the final stretch, finishing in fifth place.
As the marathon progressed, he started to fade, unable to maintain his initial pace.
Fade
01

gradually ceasing to be visible

02

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

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