fade

B1 · Intermediate

v. to become weaker or quieter until something disappears completely.

v. to diminish in intensity, volume, or visibility until no longer perceptible.

日本語:薄れる※

“The sound of the car engine slowly faded as it drove down the road.”

“As the sun dipped below the horizon, the last remnants of daylight faded into a deep purple twilight.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Informal

n. a hairstyle where the hair is very short on the sides and longer on top.

n. a haircut characterized by a gradual transition from short or shaved hair at the neckline to longer hair on the crown.

“He went to the barber to get a fresh fade before the wedding.”

“The barber demonstrated a high-taper fade, meticulously blending the hair to create a seamless transition from skin to length.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Music Technical

n. a slow change where a picture or sound gets darker or quieter.

n. a gradual change in the intensity of an image or the volume of an audio signal.

“The song ends with a long fade so the next track can start smoothly.”

“The director opted for a slow fade to black to emphasize the somber mood of the final scene.”

C1 · Advanced Gambling Slang · American English

v. to bet against another person in a game of chance.

v. to accept or cover a bet in gambling, particularly in dice games or sports betting.

“I decided to fade his bet because I didn't think he had a good hand.”

“Experienced gamblers often fade the public's favorite team when the betting lines become too inflated by emotional bias.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Slang

n. a physical fight or a serious argument.

n. a physical confrontation or altercation.

“He was acting tough and looked like he wanted to catch a fade.”

“The tension in the club was palpable, with several groups looking ready to catch a fade over the slightest provocation.”