fade
beginnerA2/feɪd/ · fade
to gradually become less bright, strong, or noticeable
Meanings
to gradually become less bright, strong, or noticeable
آہستہ آہستہ کمزور یا غیر واضح ہونا
مدھم ہونا
madhm hona
Common Collocations
- fade away
- fade out
- fade into
Example Sentences
The colors of the painting began to fade after years of exposure to sunlight.
چند سال سورج کی روشنی کی نمائش کے بعد پینٹنگ کے رنگ مدھم ہونے لگے۔
Chand saal sooraj ki roshni ki numaish ke baad painting ke rang madhm hone lage.
His memories of childhood seemed to fade with each passing year.
بچپن کی یادیں ہر گزرتے سال کے ساتھ مدھم ہوتی گئی۔
Bachpan ki yaadein har guzarte saal ke saath madhm hoti gayi.
The sound of laughter began to fade as the party came to an end.
جیسے ہی تقریب ختم ہوئی ہنسی کی آواز مدھم ہونے لگی۔
Jaise hi taqreeb khatam hui hansi ki aawaz madhm hone lagi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'fade' like a flower losing its color over time.
Imagine a sunset where colors slowly disappear into darkness.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نہ جانے کتنے رنگ لائے گی آندھی، پیچھے مدھم ہوتے ہیں چراغوں کی روشنی
Na jaane kitne rang laaye gi aandhi, peeche madhm hote hain charaaghon ki roshni
Who knows how many colors the storm will bring, behind, the lights of the lamps fade.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
وقت کے ساتھ سب کچھ مدھم ہو جاتا ہے
Waqt ke saath sab kuch madhm ho jata hai
Everything fades over time.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "faden" — to grow weak or dim
First known use: 15th century
The word 'fade' has been used in English since the Middle Ages, originating from the Old English word 'fāden', meaning to grow light or wane.