To gradually lose brightness, color, or intensity. The colors of the old photograph began to fade over time.
To disappear slowly or become less noticeable. The sound of the music faded as we walked away from the concert.
To lose strength or freshness; to wither or decline. As the day went on, her energy began to fade.
To cause something to lose brightness or color. The sun can fade the paint on cars if they are left outside for too long.
In sports such as golf or football, to curve or cause to curve gently away from the intended line of flight. She tried to fade the ball around the bunker onto the green.
A gradual disappearance or reduction in intensity, color, or sound. The fade of the sunset was a beautiful sight to behold.
A hairstyle in which the hair is cut very short on the sides and back and gradually becomes longer on the top. He went to the barber to get a fresh fade before the party.
A gradual transition from one image or sound to another in film or music. The movie ended with a fade to black, leaving the audience in suspense.
In American football, a high, arcing forward pass to the corner of the end zone, usually aimed at a tall receiver. The quarterback threw a perfect fade to the back corner of the end zone.