What does fading mean?
Fading means present participle and gerund of fade..
Fading
/ˈfeɪdɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of fade..
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of fade.
- The process by which something fades; gradual diminishment.
- (obsolete) An Irish dance.
- (obsolete) The burden of a song.
Example Sentences
fading light; fading memory; fading reputation
With fading eyesight and reactions, the runs have dried up. That Mr Tendulkar has nonetheless kept his place in the national [cricket] side is a more dismal exemplum: of the impunity enjoyed by all India’s rich and powerful.
[…] the rude earth of the wall had no painted lustre to shed off all fadings and tarnish […]
Fading is a fine jig.
He has the prettiest love songs for maids, so without bawdry, which is strange with such delicate burdens of dildos and fadings
Synonyms for fading
Antonyms for fading
Related Words
Word Forms
- fadings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for fading?
Common synonyms include attenuation, decreasing, paling.
What is the opposite of fading?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use fading in a sentence?
fading light; fading memory; fading reputation
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