Fade away Meaning in English
expression
ˈfeɪd/ /əˈweɪ
FAYD uh-WAY
fˈeɪd/ /ɐwˈeɪ
FAYD uh-WAY
Definition
To slowly disappear, become less noticeable, or lose strength until gone; can refer to sounds, colors, feelings, or even people.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in emotional, poetic, or descriptive contexts. Common with 'memories', 'hope', 'light', 'music', or talking about someone dying. More gentle than 'disappear' or 'vanish'. Not used for fast or sudden events.
Spanish: desvanecerse - desaparecer - apagarse (persona)Portuguese (BR): desvanecer-se - desaparecer - sumirPortuguese (PT): desvanecer-se - desaparecer - sumirChinese (Simplified): 消失 - 逐渐消退Chinese (Traditional): 消失 - 逐漸消退Hindi: मिट जाना - धुंधला हो जानाArabic: يتلاشى - يختفيBengali: অদৃশ্য হয়ে যাওয়া - ধীরে ধীরে ক্ষীণ হয়ে যাওয়াRussian: постепенно исчезать - угасатьJapanese: 消えていく - 薄れていくVietnamese: phai nhạt dần - biến mất dầnKorean: 서서히 사라지다 - 점점 희미해지다Turkish: yavaşça kaybolmak - solup gitmekUrdu: آہستہ آہستہ ختم ہونا - مدھم پڑ جاناIndonesian: mờ dần - phai nhạt dần
Example Sentences
The music slowly faded away until it was silent.
basic
The colors on the old wall have faded away.
basic
Their laughter began to fade away as the night ended.
basic
I watched the memories of that day fade away over time.
natural
Over the years, his pain finally began to fade away.
natural
Sometimes friendships just fade away without a reason.
natural