fades
word · lemma: fade
/ˈfeɪdz/
/fˈeɪdz/
Definition
To gradually lose color, strength, or become less clear over time. It can describe colors, sounds, feelings, or memories becoming weaker or disappearing slowly.
Usage & Nuances
'Fade' is common in both literal and figurative contexts: 'the color fades', 'hope fades'. Usually used for slow, gradual processes. Collocations: 'fades away', 'fades into', 'fades out' (often about sound or memory). Not used for abrupt changes.
Spanish: desvanece - se apaga (color/sonido)Portuguese (BR): desbota - desaparece (imagem/som)Portuguese (PT): desbota - desvanece (imagem/som)Chinese (Simplified): 褪色 - 渐渐消失Chinese (Traditional): 褪色 - 漸漸消失Hindi: फीका पड़ता है - मंद पड़ता हैArabic: يتلاشى - يبهت (لون/صوت)Bengali: ফিকে হয়ে যায় - মলিন হয়ে যায়Russian: бледнеет - тускнеет - исчезает (постепенно)Japanese: 色あせる - 薄れるVietnamese: phai màu - mờ dần - nhạt dầnKorean: 희미해지다 - 사라지다 (서서히)Turkish: solup gider - rengi solarUrdu: مدھم پڑ جاتا ہے - ہلکا پڑ جاتا ہےIndonesian: memudar - menghilang perlahan
Example Sentences
The blue on my jeans fades every time I wash them.
natural
The paint fades after many years in the sun.
basic
Her voice fades as she moves away.
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The memory fades with time.
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The music fades out at the end of the movie.
natural
His enthusiasm fades after a few days.
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