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The fading light made the room dim.
What does Fading mean?
Gradually disappearing or weakening.
Dictionary definition
Gradually disappearing, losing strength, or becoming less bright.
Example sentences
Fading in a sentence
medium
The old sign was fading.
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Fading can describe color, sound, memory, strength, or attention.
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Practice 1
What does fading mean?
Fading means gradually disappearing or weakening.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fading?
Dimming is closely related to fading.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses fading correctly?
The correct sentence uses fading with its dictionary meaning.
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Fading
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fay · ding · strongest beat: fay
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WordFading.
Partadjective, verb, noun.
MeaningFading means Gradually disappearing or weakening.
ExampleExample: The fading light made the room dim.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- fay · ding
- Strongest beat
- fay
- Ending
- ding
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on fay.
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Synonyms
Words like Fading
dimmingBecoming less bright.
fadeFade is related to fading and helps explain its meaning.
Antonyms
Opposite words
growingIncreasing or becoming stronger.
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Word family
Fading word family
Base word
fading
noun
fadings
More than one fading.
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Understand Fading
Hint for students
Fading means losing color, strength, sound, or brightness over time.
Common mix-up
Fading is not the same as disappearing instantly. Fading usually happens slowly.
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Write one sentence that shows fading without using the word fading. Model sentence: The old sign’s blue letters grew paler each week in the sun. Clue words: old sign, blue letters, grew paler, each week, sun Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show color, sound, or strength slowly becoming weaker?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: 'The fading poster lost its bright red color.' Why does fading fit better than shining?
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