fades, faded, fading
to fade away
phrasal verb
To gradually disappear or become less noticeable
- 1The music slowly faded away as the concert ended.
- 2Over time, the pain faded away.
Imagine a picture on a wall that slowly becomes harder to see over time. This is like things fading away - they become less clear or noticeable. It's like when a sound gets quieter and quieter until you can't hear it anymore.
Remember that "fade away" can also be used metaphorically to describe someone losing importance or influence over time. For example, a once popular trend may fade away as new ones emerge.
in a clothing store
The Vanishing Music
Daniel
Did you notice how the music in the store seems to fade away as we move to the back?
Sarah
Yeah, it's much quieter here. I can barely hear it now.
Daniel
It's nice, though. Makes it easier to focus on shopping.
Sarah
Exactly, I prefer it when the noise isn't overwhelming.
at a retail store
The Disappearing Display
Sharon
Remember those bright red shoes they had on display last month?
Daniel
Yeah, they were really eye-catching, but it seems like they've faded away.
Sharon
True, I barely noticed them now.
Daniel
I guess they just lost their charm over time.
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Similar to "to fade away":
- 1dissipate
- 2vanish
- 3diminish