Id | ESLPod_0909_WE_1493 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 909 |
Episode Title | Buying Electronic Books |
Phrase | faded |
Text | In this podcast, the word "faded" means with faint, muted colors that are not as bright as they once were and that are more difficult to see, usually because they have been exposed to bright sunlight for a long period of time: "The part of the couch right in front of the window has become a little faded." The phrase "to fade away" means to slowly disappear: "The early success of their business is beginning to fade away." The phrase "to fade away" can also mean to become sick or to approach death: "Ingrid is so thin, if she doesn't start eating more soon I'm afraid she'll fade away!" When talking about music or other types of sound, "to fade (in/out)" means to become louder/quieter or stronger/softer: "I love the way the guitar fades out at the end of that song." |
Topics | Entertainment + Sports | Technology |
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