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fade

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/feɪd/ · fade

to gradually become less bright, strong, or noticeable

Meanings

verbformal

to gradually become less bright, strong, or noticeable

آہستہ آہستہ کمزور یا غیر واضح ہونا

مدھم ہونا

madhm hona

Formal: مدھم ہونا

Synonyms

diminishdeclinewaneکمزور ہوناگھٹناکم ہونا

Antonyms

intensifybrightenincreaseتیز ہوناروشن ہونابڑھنا

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.

Easily Confused With

fate:Fate refers to the outcomes and events that are predetermined in a person's life, whereas fade refers to a gradual decrease or disappearance.

Word Family

fading
verbمدھم ہونا
faded
adjectiveمدھم
fadeaway
nounختم ہوجانا

See Also

💡 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.