Wane Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

1 wane

/ˈweɪn/

verb

wanes;

waned;

waning

1 wane

/ˈweɪn/

verb

wanes;

waned;

waning

Britannica Dictionary definition of WANE

[no object]

1

of the moon

:

to appear to become thinner or less full

• The moon waxes and then wanes.

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2

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to become smaller or less

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to decrease in size, amount, length, or quality

• The scandal caused her popularity to wane.
• Interest in this issue has continued to wane.
• the waning days of summer

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