Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wane
verb
/weɪn/
Definition
To decrease in size, amount, or intensity.
Examples
- As the daylight began to wane, the stars started to appear in the sky.
- Interest in the project began to wane after the initial excitement faded.
- Her confidence began to wane after the repeated setbacks.
Meaning
Wane refers to the gradual reduction or fading away of something, often used in the context of phases of the moon, but can also describe any diminishing condition.
Synonyms
- decline
- diminish
- lessen
- decrease
