wane (Meaning)
wane (n)
a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)
wane (v)
grow smaller
become smaller
decrease in phase
wane (v. i.)
To be diminished; to decrease; -- contrasted with wax, and especially applied to the illuminated part of the moon.
To decline; to fail; to sink.
wane (v. t.)
To cause to decrease.
wane (n.)
The decrease of the illuminated part of the moon to the eye of a spectator.
Decline; failure; diminution; decrease; declension.
An inequality in a board.
The natural curvature of a log or of the edge of a board sawed from a log.
Synonyms & Antonyms of wane
wane Sentence Examples
- The once-bright star has begun to wane, its brilliance diminishing with time.
- The moon's glow waned as the dawn approached, casting a dim light upon the sleeping world.
- Relationships can wane over time, the flame of passion gradually extinguished by neglect.
- As the day waned, a sense of calm descended upon the bustling city.
- The enthusiasm for the project waned significantly after the initial surge of excitement.
- Summer's greenery wanes in autumn, giving way to vibrant hues of orange and red.
- The popularity of the trend has begun to wane, as people move on to newer and more exciting things.
- The once-powerful empire's strength waned with each passing year, eventually leading to its downfall.
- The intensity of the storm waned, leaving behind a trail of destruction in its wake.
- As my youth wanes, I find myself reflecting on the experiences and memories that have shaped my life.
FAQs About the word wane
a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number), grow smaller, become smaller, decrease in phaseTo be diminished; to decrease; -- contrasted with wax
decrease, diminish, vanish, decline,subside, fall, taper, drop (off), ebb, moderate
accumulate, escalate, enlarge, appear, swell, emerge, soar, soar, mount, emerge
The once-bright star has begun to wane, its brilliance diminishing with time.
The moon's glow waned as the dawn approached, casting a dim light upon the sleeping world.
Relationships can wane over time, the flame of passion gradually extinguished by neglect.
As the day waned, a sense of calm descended upon the bustling city.
