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- Dictionarywane/weɪn/
verb
- 1. (of the moon) have a progressively smaller part of its visible surface illuminated, so that it appears to decrease in size. Similar Opposite
- 2. (of a state or feeling) decrease in vigour or extent; become weaker: "confidence in the dollar waned" Similar Opposite
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wane: [verb] to decrease in size, extent, or degree : dwindle: such as. to diminish in phase or intensity. to become less brilliant or powerful : dim. to flow out : ebb.
Wane definition: to decrease in strength, intensity, etc.. See examples of WANE used in a sentence.
WANE definition: 1. to become weaker in strength or influence: 2. The moon wanes when it gradually appears less and…. Learn more.
WANE meaning: 1. to become weaker in strength or influence: 2. The moon wanes when it gradually appears less and…. Learn more.
wane: 1 n a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number) Synonyms: ebb , ebbing Type of: decline , diminution change toward something smaller or lower v grow smaller “Interest in the project waned ” Synonyms: decline , go down Types: show 5 types... hide 5 types... dip go down momentarily wear on pass slowly (of time) drop go down ...
8 meanings: 1. (of the moon) to show a gradually decreasing portion of illuminated surface, between full moon and new moon →.... Click for more definitions.
Wane definition: To decrease gradually in size, number, strength, or intensity.
2. To show a progressively smaller illuminated area, as the moon does in passing from full to new.
Synonyms for WANE: subside, diminish, decrease, decline, fall, vanish, shrink, dwindle; Antonyms of WANE: rise, grow, increase, intensify, build, soar, expand, escalate
Definition of wane verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
