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ease-in

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A timing style where an animation starts slowly and then speeds up, as if the object is gradually accelerating from a standstill.

Synonyms

  • ease in
  • slow start

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In plain words

  • starts slow then gets faster
  • gentle build-up at the start

Usage example

The card uses ease-in as it exits, drifting off slowly before whisking away.

Don't confuse with…

  • ease-outEase-in starts slow and accelerates; ease-out starts fast and decelerates to a stop.

Categories

  • Motion & animation

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