fade in
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To fade from black to a visual image in a film or other visual media.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Fade in and out of a daydream / Our waking life torn at the seam / I am the match / You're the gasoline
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To commence with silence in a song and then slowly increase the volume of the music until the intro of the song is over.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “fade in” mean?
To fade from black to a visual image in a film or other visual media.
Is “fade in” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.