Meaning of wane in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  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 »

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  2. 2. become smaller

    Examples

    • « Interest in his novels waned »

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  3. 3. decrease in phase

    Examples

    • « the moon is waning »

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  4. Noun

    wane

    Etymology

    mid 17th century: from wane

    Definitions

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

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