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Past tense for to disappear or vanish from view, typically gradually
“Okay, Harry, we all fade away into the sunset. Just like in the movies.”
Past tense for to dissipate or disperse, typically gradually
“The fog will fade away very quickly and will not persist for any period of time.”
Past tense for to cease to exist or be in use
“These endangered animals may fade away altogether if steps are not taken to conserve them.”
Past tense for to diminish in intensity or severity into, or almost into, nothingness
“As she clung to him, her anger began to fade away, leaving only deep sadness.”
Past tense for to physically shrink or wither into, or almost into, nothingness
“Like a foreign language never practiced after college, muscles fade away as the brain stops sending the signals to trigger movement.”
Past tense for to flee or run away
(of an event, action, or process) Past tense for to come to an end or cease to occur
Past tense for to stop operating
Past tense for to break up into small pieces as the result of impact
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