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fade

Definition

  • verb: to lose strength or freshness
  • verb: to lose freshness, strength, or vitality
  • used to describe a radio signal, a picture in a movie, etc.
  • synonyms: wither, weak, insipid

Examples

  • As the hero rides into the sunset, the screen 'fades to black'. [=the image gradually changes until the screen is completely black]

  • His voice 'faded' off into a whisper. = His voice 'faded' to a whisper.

  • We watched the ship gradually 'fade' from view as it sailed away.

Movie clips

Movie quotes