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The faded sign was hard to read.
What does Faded mean?
less bright or clear than before
Dictionary definition
Less bright, clear, or strong than before.
Example sentences
Faded in a sentence
medium
Her faded shirt had lost its bright color.
hard
The old photograph looked faded after years in the sun.
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What does faded mean?
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to faded?
Dull is closest because faded means less bright or clear than before.
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Which word or phrase is most opposite in meaning to faded?
Bright contrasts with faded.
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Faded
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WordFaded.
Partadjective.
MeaningFaded means less bright or clear than before.
ExampleExample: The faded sign was hard to read.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- fay · did
- Strongest beat
- fay
- Ending
- did
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on fay.
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Synonyms
Words like Faded
dullClose in meaning in many contexts.
washed-outClose in meaning in many contexts.
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Word family
Faded word family
Base word
fade
adjective
faded
Less bright or clear than before.
verb
fading
Becoming less bright or clear.
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Hint for students
less bright or clear than before.
Common mix-up
Faded is not the same as bright. Faded means less bright or clear than before.
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Read this model sentence: Her faded shirt had lost its bright color. Clue words: bright, shirt, lost. Underline clue words that show why faded fits instead of bright. Now write one new sentence that shows faded without using the word faded. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show faded?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Her faded shirt had lost its bright color." Why does faded fit better than bright?
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