phrasal verb 'fade away'
Phrasal verbMain meaning
fade away
[feɪd əˈweɪ]
to disappear gradually

Other meanings

  • to become weaker or quieter
  • to lose strength over time

Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "fade away"

  • The sound of the music slowly faded away.
  • His strength began to fade away after the long illness.
  • Memories of that summer never completely faded away.

Features of Using "fade away"

Separability:Inseparable Transitivity:Intransitive Level:B1 Particle:away

This phrasal verb describes something diminishing little by little, whether it’s light, sound, feelings, or even life. It suggests a gentle or gradual process, not something sudden.