Meaning of 'wane'

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Meaning of ‘wane’

4 definitions found.

wane

noun

a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)

Synonyms: ebb

verb

grow smaller

Example: "Interest in the project waned"

Synonyms: decline

verb

decrease in phase

verb

to become smaller

Example: "Interest in their novels waned."

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