fade
Translation
to fade, to dim, to wither
Examples
The colors of the shirt will fade.
The colours of the shirt will fade.
The sound began to fade away.
The sound began to fade away.
His memory of that day started to fade.
His memory of that day started to fade.
Grammar Patterns
to become less bright or strong The flowers began to fade.
((away/out)) to disappear gradually The music faded out at the end.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dim, pale, wither; Antonyms: brighten, intensify
Etymology
From Old French 'fader', meaning 'to become weak, wither'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a photograph left in the sun; its colours 'fade' over time.