Meaning of 'waning'

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Meaning of ‘waning’

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waning

adjective

(of the Moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon decreases

Example: "after full moon comes the waning moon"

noun

a gradual decrease in magnitude or extent

Example: "The waning of their enthusiasm was obvious."

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