Meaning & use
fade
To gradually lose color, brightness, strength, or clarity over time.
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The curtains had faded from deep blue to a pale gray over the years.
Her enthusiasm for the project began to fade after months of setbacks.
A note on using this word
Fade often pairs with 'away' or 'out,' as in fade away or fade out, to emphasize a gradual, complete disappearance.
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