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Fades
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Simple meaning
What does Fades mean?
Gradually loses strength or color.
Dictionary definition
Gradually loses color, brightness, strength, or sound; also gradual changes or haircuts.
Example sentences
Fades in a sentence
easy
The paint fades in the sun.
medium
The music fades at the end.
hard
Fades can describe color, sound, memory, light, or a haircut style.
Synonyms
Words like Fades
weakensBecomes less strong.
fadeRelated word that supports the meaning of fades.
Antonyms
Opposite words
brightensBecomes brighter or stronger.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fades, depending on context.
Word family
Fades word family
Base word
fades
noun
fadeses
More than one fades.
verb
fadesed
Past form of fades.
verb
fadesing
Action form of fades.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does fades mean?
Fades means gradually loses strength or color.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fades?
Weakens is close in meaning to fades in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fades?
Brightens contrasts with fades.
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