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fade

fade

Meaning of fade

English

lose color

Deutsch

an Farbe verlieren; weniger intensiv werden

fade

Pronunciation

British English
/feɪd/
American English
/feɪd/

fade with German translation

fade usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The paint fades in the sun.

Die Farbe verblasst in der Sonne.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

After many washes, the shirt fades.

Nach vielen Wäschen verblasst das Hemd.

fade synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between fade, wash out, bleach, discolor, and dull

W
🇬🇧English
wash out

Lose colour through washing.

A1often

ENMy red shirt washed out in the machine.

Advanced: broader words

B
🇬🇧English
bleach

Lose or remove colour, often by sun or chemicals.

A1often

ENShe bleached the shirt to remove the stain, and the color faded.

D
🇬🇧English
discolor

Change colour unevenly; more formal.

A1rare word

ENThe metal discolored after years of exposure to the air.

🇬🇧English

Lose shine or vividness.

A1often

ENExposure to pollution dulled the bright finish of the sign.

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fade belongs to the topic "Colors and Materials →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does fade mean?

lose color

How do you pronounce fade?

fade is pronounced [feɪd].

How is fade used in a sentence?

Die Farbe verblasst in der Sonne. Translation: The paint fades in the sun.

Is fade part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?

Yes, fade can be learned in the Colors and Materials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is fade part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, fade can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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