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- [feyd]
- /feɪd/
- /ˈfeɪ.dɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [feyd]
- /feɪd/
Definitions of faded word
- verb without object faded to lose brightness or vividness of color. 1
- verb without object faded to become dim, as light, or lose brightness of illumination. 1
- verb without object faded to lose freshness, vigor, strength, or health: The tulips have faded. 1
- verb without object faded to disappear or die gradually (often followed by away or out): His anger faded away. 1
- verb without object faded Movies, Television. to appear gradually, especially by becoming lighter (usually followed by in). to disappear gradually, especially by becoming darker (usually followed by out). 1
- verb without object faded Broadcasting, Recording. to increase gradually in volume of sound, as in recording or broadcasting music, dialogue, etc. (usually followed by in). to decrease gradually in volume of sound (usually followed by out). 1
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Origin of faded
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; 1915-20 for def 5; Middle English faden, derivative of fade pale, dull < Anglo-French, Old French < Vulgar Latin *fatidus, for Latin fatuus fatuous
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Parts of speech for Faded
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
faded popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
faded usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for faded
adj faded
adjective faded
- stonewashed — to wash (cloth) with pebbles or stones so as to give the appearance of wear.
- distressed — afflicted with or suffering distress: distress livestock; distress wheat.
- washed-out — faded, especially from washing.
- bleached — made lighter in colour
- discolored — Changed in color in a way that is less attractive.
Antonyms for faded
adj faded
- intelligent — having good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend, as persons or animals: an intelligent student.
- fresh — newly made or obtained: fresh footprints.
- good — Graph-Oriented Object Database
- nice — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
- new — other than the former or the old: a new era; in the New World.
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