Fade out

verb

To slowly disappear, lose strength or brightness.

The music faded out and the party ended
Visual representation of "fade out" - To slowly disappear, lose strength or brightness

Often appears as...

  • sound fade out
  • light fade out
verb

In filmmaking, to gradually change a scene to black or silence.

The film faded out with a heartbreaking scene
Visual representation of "fade out" - In filmmaking, to gradually change a scene to black or silence

Often appears as...

  • scene fade out
  • screen fade out

Usage tips

Technical

verb

In music, to slowly decrease the volume of a song until it is not audible.

The song faded out echoing the singer's soft sigh
Visual representation of "fade out" - In music, to slowly decrease the volume of a song until it is not audible

Often appears as...

  • music fade out
  • track fade out

Usage tips

Technical

verb

To slowly disappear, lose strength or brightness.

The music faded out and the party ended
Visual representation of "fade out" - To slowly disappear, lose strength or brightness

Often appears as...

  • sound fade out
  • light fade out
verb

In filmmaking, to gradually change a scene to black or silence.

The film faded out with a heartbreaking scene
Visual representation of "fade out" - In filmmaking, to gradually change a scene to black or silence

Often appears as...

  • scene fade out
  • screen fade out

Usage tips

Technical

verb

In music, to slowly decrease the volume of a song until it is not audible.

The song faded out echoing the singer's soft sigh
Visual representation of "fade out" - In music, to slowly decrease the volume of a song until it is not audible

Often appears as...

  • music fade out
  • track fade out

Usage tips

Technical

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "fade out"
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Metaphorical Use

Often used to describe things that aren't physical, like feelings or time, gradually diminishing.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
As years passed, the memories of high school faded out.
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Endings

Implies the gradual end of an event or situation, not an abrupt stop.

Illustration for Endings
The party slowly faded out as guests began to leave.
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Negative Emotion

Can express a sense of loss or emptiness when something fades from existence.

Illustration for Negative Emotion
Hope faded out when the rescue team found no survivors.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Metaphorical Use

Often used to describe things that aren't physical, like feelings or time, gradually diminishing.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
As years passed, the memories of high school faded out.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Endings

Implies the gradual end of an event or situation, not an abrupt stop.

Illustration for Endings
The party slowly faded out as guests began to leave.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Negative Emotion

Can express a sense of loss or emptiness when something fades from existence.

Illustration for Negative Emotion
Hope faded out when the rescue team found no survivors.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Metaphorical Use

Often used to describe things that aren't physical, like feelings or time, gradually diminishing.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
As years passed, the memories of high school faded out.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Endings

Implies the gradual end of an event or situation, not an abrupt stop.

Illustration for Endings
The party slowly faded out as guests began to leave.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Negative Emotion

Can express a sense of loss or emptiness when something fades from existence.

Illustration for Negative Emotion
Hope faded out when the rescue team found no survivors.
Visual representation of the word "Fade out"

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