Fade ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Fade ( verb )

1. To lose freshness, strength, or vitality.
2. To lose brilliance or loudness.
3. To disappear gradually.
4. To become less distinct or visible.
5. To become weaker or less intense.

Origin:

Middle english faden, from old english fadian, from fadian to deceive; akin to old high german feidan to betray.

Examples:

1. The flowers began to fade in the hot sun.
2. His voice faded away to a whisper.
3. The memory of that day has never faded.
4. As the night went on, the stars began to fade from view.
5. The pain in my leg is starting to fade.

(As a noun)

Fade ( noun )

1. To lose freshness, strength, or vitality.
2. To lose brilliance or loudness.
3. To disappear gradually.
4. To become less distinct or visible.
5. To become weaker or less intense.

Origin:

Middle english faden, from old english fadian, from fadian to deceive; akin to old high german feidan to betray.

Examples:

1. The flowers began to fade in the hot sun.
2. His voice faded away to a whisper.
3. The memory of that day has never faded.
4. As the night went on, the stars began to fade from view.
5. The pain in my leg is starting to fade.