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What is another word for Fade? – 182 Fade Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    diminish decline dwindle decrease wane dissipate evaporate vanish disappear dissolve disintegrate break fray unravel deteriorate degenerate atrophy shrink contract recede ebb abate subside slump droop sag slump drop plunge sink faint blur cloud obscure veil shroud dampen mute muffle soften weaken enfeeble debilitate exhaust tire weary languish flag wilt

    Meaning of Fade

    The primary meaning of the word "fade" is to lose strength, brightness, or intensity, and become less visible or less effective.

    Definitions

    • To become less bright or intense, especially of a color, light, or sound
    • * To lose strength, energy, or vitality
    • * To become less popular, fashionable, or widely used
    • * To disappear or become invisible, especially gradually

    Etymology of Fade

    The word "fade" comes from the Old French word "fader", which is derived from the Latin word "fatisccere", meaning "to become weak or feeble"
    Historically, the word "fade" has been used since the 14th century to describe something that is becoming less strong, bright, or intense

    Example Uses

    • The flowers will fade quickly if they are not watered regularly
    • * The music started to fade into the background as we talked
    • * Her interest in the project began to fade as the weeks went by
    • * The sunset faded slowly below the horizon

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    intensify strengthen brighten amplify increase enhance augment magnify enlarge expand grow flourish thrive prosper boom surge skyrocket sharpen clarify illuminate highlight emphasize boost invigorate energize revitalize renew restore

    Related Nouns

    decline diminution decrease reduction loss deterioration degeneration atrophy shrinkage contraction recession ebb abatement subsidence slump droop sag faintness blurring clouding obscuration veiling shrouding dampening muting muffling softening weakening debilitation exhaustion

    Related Verbs

    diminish decline dwindle decrease wane dissipate evaporate vanish disappear dissolve disintegrate break fray unravel deteriorate degenerate atrophy shrink contract recede ebb abate subside slump droop sag faint blur cloud obscure veil shroud dampen mute muffle soften weaken enfeeble debilitate exhaust

    Related Adjectives

    faint weak feeble fragile frail dim dull muted muffled soft weakened enfeebled debilitated exhausted tired weary languid flagging wilting drooping sagging blurred cloudy obscure veiled shrouded dampened muted muffled diminished reduced decreased lessened weakened debilitated