Fade away

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phrasal verb

To slowly disappear, lose importance or become weaker.

Her voice faded away as she was speaking on the phone.
Visual representation of "fade away" - To slowly disappear, lose importance or become weaker

Often appears as...

  • music fades away
  • light fades away
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Emotional Impact

Used to express a sense of loss or disappearance that can evoke feelings of nostalgia or melancholy.

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The happiness from childhood slowly fades away as we grow older.
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Visual Imagery

Often creates a picture of something becoming less visible or tangible, like a scene in a movie.

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The stars faded away as dawn approached.
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Not Instant

Indicates a gradual process, not something that happens suddenly.

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The smile on her face faded away slowly as she heard the sad news.
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