🌙wane

verb
/weɪn/

Meaning

To decrease gradually in power, intensity, or size.

Example Sentences

The moon wanes after the full moon night.

Example Expressions

on the wane

Synonyms

diminish, decline, weaken, ebb, fade

Antonyms

grow, increase, rise

Collocations

waning power, waning influence, waning interest

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