Definition of 'wane'

Noun

1. a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)
      Synonyms: ebb ebbing

Verb

1. grow smaller; "Interest in the project waned"
      Synonyms: decline go down
2. become smaller; "Interest in his novels waned"
      Antonyms: wax mount climb rise
3. decrease in phase; "the moon is waning"
      Antonyms: wax full

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