verb
- past tense of wane; decreased in size, extent, or intensity
- past tense of wane; (of the moon) showed a progressively smaller illuminated area
Usage: astronomy
Examples
- Her enthusiasm for the project waned after the first few weeks.
- The moon waned until it was just a thin crescent.
- Public interest in the scandal waned over time.
- His strength waned as the illness progressed.
- The popularity of that fashion trend waned quickly.
- Support for the policy waned among voters.