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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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WANING definition: 1. present participle of wane 2. to become weaker in strength or influence: 3. The moon wanes when…. Learn more.
1. : to decrease in size, extent, or degree : dwindle: such as. a. : to diminish in phase or intensityused chiefly of the moon, other satellites, and inferior planets. b. : to become less brilliant or powerful : dim. c. : to flow out : ebb. 2. : to fall gradually from power, prosperity, or influence. wane. 2 of 2. noun. 1. a.
Waning definition: decreasing in strength, intensity, etc.. See examples of WANING used in a sentence.
The act or process of gradually declining or diminishing. 2. a. A time or phase of gradual decrease. b. The period of the decrease of the moon's illuminated visible surface. 3. A defective edge of a board caused by remaining bark or a beveled end. Idiom: on the wane.
Jun 7, 2024 · waning in British English. (ˈweɪnɪŋ ) noun. 1. (of the moon) the act of showing a gradually decreasing portion of illuminated surface, between full moon and new moon. 2. the act of decreasing gradually in size, strength, power, etc. adjective.
WANING meaning: 1. present participle of wane 2. to become weaker in strength or influence: 3. The moon wanes when…. Learn more.
Definitions of waning. noun. a gradual decrease in magnitude or extent. “the waning of his enthusiasm was obvious” “the waxing and waning of the moon” see more. adjective. (of the Moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon decreases. “after full moon comes the waning moon” see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA.