fade

verb C1

Meaning

To gradually lose brightness, color, or strength; to diminish in intensity or prominence over time, often used metaphorically to describe the decline of ideas, emotions, or relationships.
💡 While "fade" can refer to a physical process, it is often employed metaphorically in academic discourse to discuss the erosion of cultural significance or the diminishing impact of certain theories over time.

Example Sentences

The colors of the old photograph began to fade over time .
The colors of the painting began to fade after many years .
The colors of the samples fade after prolonged exposure to sunlight .

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