fades
/feɪdz/
VERB
1. To become less clearly visible or distinguishable
To gradually lose clarity, brightness, or distinctness until something becomes difficult to see or recognize.
1.1. Losing visual clarity
Describes images, objects, or visual details gradually becoming less distinct, clear, or recognizable.
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- The distant outline of the mountains fades into the mist.
- The image fades gradually as the screen transitions to black.
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2. To disappear gradually
To become gradually less noticeable or cease to be visible, present, or perceptible.
2.1. Gradual disappearance
Describes something slowly vanishing or ceasing to be perceptible, such as a sound, image, memory, or physical presence.
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- The sounds of the celebration fade as the guests leave.
- Old memories sometimes fade as new experiences take their place.
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3. To lose freshness, vigor, or vitality
To gradually lose freshness, strength, energy, or liveliness.
3.1. Losing freshness and vitality
Describes living things, especially plants, gradually becoming less fresh, healthy, or vigorous.
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- flourish
- thrive
- bloom
- revive
Examples
- The flowers fade quickly in the intense summer heat.
- Without enough water, the garden plants gradually fade.
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4. To become feeble or weak
To gradually lose physical strength, energy, effectiveness, or power.
4.1. Declining strength or effectiveness
Describes a person, organization, or activity gradually becoming weaker, less energetic, or less effective.
Synonyms
- languish
- deteriorate
- weaken
- decline
- degenerate
- drop
Antonyms
- strengthen
- recover
- improve
- flourish
- thrive
Examples
- The team fades in the final minutes of the match.
- His influence fades as the organization develops new leadership.
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NOUN
5. A gradual cessation of visibility
A process in which something gradually becomes invisible or less noticeable.
5.1. Gradual visual disappearance
Refers to a gradual transition in which an image, scene, or visual element becomes less visible until it disappears.
Synonyms
- disappearance
- termination
- conclusion
- ending
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Examples
- The film uses slow fades between scenes.
- The editor added several fades to create smoother transitions.
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- fade-out
- dissolution
- vanishing
- transition
- film effect
NOUN
6. Golf shots that curve sideways
Golf shots that curve moderately to the right for a right-handed golfer, or to the left for a left-handed golfer.
6.1. Golf shots with a curved trajectory
Refers to golf strokes in which the ball follows a controlled curved flight path, typically away from the golfer's target line.
Synonyms
- slices
- golf shots
- golf strokes
Examples
- His fades consistently landed on the right side of the fairway.
- The golfer practiced controlled fades to navigate the course.
Related Words
- draws
- hooks
- drives
- swings
- trajectories