English Definition
v. lose color or strength
Significado en Español
desvanecerse, desteñirse
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phai màu, mờ dần
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Example Sentence
The colors faded in the sun.
颜色在阳光下褪色。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
fade (to lose color)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “fade”.
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A
brighten
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B
diminish
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C
intensify
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D
increase
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B — diminish.
“fade” means v. lose color or strength
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The bright curtains began to ______ after years in the strong sun.
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A
brighten
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B
fade
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C
darken
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D
glow
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B — fade.
“fade” means v. lose color or strength
Common questions about “fade”
What does “fade” mean?
fade — v. lose color or strength. In Chinese: 褪色，消退.
How do you pronounce “fade”?
fade is pronounced /feɪd/. It breaks into 1 syllable: fade.
How do you use “fade” in a sentence?
The colors faded in the sun. (颜色在阳光下褪色。)
What are synonyms for “fade”?
wither, pale — all close in meaning to fade (v. lose color or strength).
Is “fade” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. fade appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “fade”?
fade (to lose color)
