Meaning of waning in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Noun

    waning

    Definitions

    1. a gradual decrease in magnitude or extent

    Examples

    • « the waning of his enthusiasm was obvious »
    • « the waxing and waning of the moon »

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  2. Qualitative Adjective

    waning

    Definitions

    1. (of the moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon decreases

    Examples

    • « after full moon comes the waning moon »

    Antonyms

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