Trail away Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To gradually become quieter or weaker and eventually stop, especially when speaking or making a sound.
Usage & Nuances
Common in narration, literature, and spoken English to describe someone's voice or a sound fading out. Usually used for speech, not physical objects. Often appears as 'his voice trailed away' or 'she began to trail away.' Not interchangeable with 'fade away' for physical things.
Example Sentences
His voice began to trail away as he got nervous.
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The music slowly trailed away at the end of the song.
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Her laughter trailed away when she saw the teacher.
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He started to say something, but his words just trailed away into silence.
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The speaker's voice trailed away as the microphone stopped working.
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I could hear his footsteps trail away down the hallway until everything was quiet.
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