In a period of decrease or decline
“Like a foreign language never practiced after college, muscles fade away as the brain stops sending the signals to trigger movement.”
Present participle for to disappear or vanish from view, typically gradually
“Okay, Harry, we all fade away into the sunset. Just like in the movies.”
Present participle for to dissipate or disperse, typically gradually
“The fog will fade away very quickly and will not persist for any period of time.”
Present participle for to cease to exist or be in use
“These endangered animals may fade away altogether if steps are not taken to conserve them.”
Present participle 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.”
Present participle for to flee or run away
(of an event, action, or process) Present participle for to come to an end or cease to occur
Present participle for to stop operating
Present participle for to break up into small pieces as the result of impact
The act or process of vanishing (from view)
A decline or lessening, especially in strength or quality
Decreasing in amount
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