Fading
ˈfeɪdɪŋ
Definitions
2 meaningsTo decrease gradually in intensity, color, or strength; to vanish or disappear slowly.
ˈfeɪdɪŋ
To gradually lose intensity or brightness.
The sunlight was fading as evening approached.
💡 Simply: Imagine a picture in a photo album. If it's been in the sun for a long time, the colors might start to fade, like they're getting a little weaker. Fading means something is slowly disappearing or getting less strong, like a sound or a color.
👶 For kids: When something is fading, it's like it's slowly going away or getting quieter, or the color is getting lighter.
More Examples
Her memory of the event was fading over time.
The excitement was fading as the hours passed.
How It's Used
"The old photograph was fading due to sun exposure."
"The artist used a technique to create a fading effect in the painting."
"As the music played, the background noise began fading."
Becoming less intense or distinct; gradually losing strength or color.
ˈfeɪdɪŋ
Becoming less intense or distinct.
The fading colors of autumn painted the landscape.
💡 Simply: Fading can also describe something that's already starting to disappear or get less bright or clear, like a color that's worn out from the sun or a sound getting softer.
👶 For kids: When something is fading, it's like it's getting quieter or the color is getting lighter.
More Examples
She wore a fading denim jacket.
The artist used a fading technique in the background.
How It's Used
"Fading jeans are a popular style choice."
"The fading light of dusk cast long shadows."
Synonyms
From Middle English faden, from Old English fædnian ('to fade, wither').
The word 'fade' has been used since the 14th century, with its meaning evolving to encompass various types of diminution and decline.
Memory tip
Think of the colors of a sunset fading as night approaches.