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Fade (Noun)

Meaning 1

A golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed golfer; "he took lessons to cure his slicing".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • His approach shot on the 17th hole had a nice fade, allowing the ball to drop onto the green.
  • The pro tried to help him reduce his fade, telling him to keep his hands softer at impact.
  • Despite his best efforts, the golfer's fade persisted, resulting in a tee shot that sailed into the woods.
  • The instructor emphasized that a fade is a more difficult shot to master than a draw, requiring greater control.
  • He experimented with different grip pressures to see if he could finally tame his long-standing fade.

Synonyms

  • Slicing
  • Slice

Hypernyms

  • Golf Stroke
  • Swing

Meaning 2

Gradually ceasing to be visible.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The image on the old photograph began to fade as it was exposed to sunlight.
  • As the sun set, the colors of the sky started to fade into a soft gray.
  • The words on the chalkboard would fade away if they weren't rewritten every day.
  • The once-vibrant flowers in the garden began to fade as the seasons changed.
  • The memory of her face started to fade from his mind as the years went by.

Synonyms

  • Disappearance

Hypernyms

  • Conclusion
  • Ending

Related Words

  • Fade (verb)
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