fade

Definition

  • n. gradually ceasing to be visible
  • v. become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly
  • v. lose freshness, vigor, or vitality

Word forms

Present participle
fading
Past participle
faded
Past tense
faded
Third person singular
fades

Example sentences

  1. vi.

    The colors of the painting began to fade after many years.

  2. vt.

    The sun can fade the fabric of your clothes if you leave them outside too long.

  3. n.

    The video started with a fade from black to show the opening scene.

  4. a.

    The movie was quite fade and didn't keep my attention.