Meaning of wane in English

1. Pronunciation

   /weɪn/

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1. Verb

   wane

   Etymology

   Old English wanian ‘lessen’, of Germanic origin; related to Latin vanus‘vain’

   Definitions

   1. grow smaller

   Examples

   • « Interest in the project waned »
2. 2. become smaller

   Examples

   • « Interest in his novels waned »

   Antonyms

   • wax
   • mount
   • climb
   • rise
3. 3. decrease in phase

   Examples

   • « the moon is waning »

   Antonyms

   • wax
   • full

4. Noun

   wane

   Etymology

   mid 17th century: from wane

   Definitions

   1. a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)