Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wax-and-wane
phrase
/ˈwæks ənd weɪn/
Definition
to increase and decrease in a rhythmic manner.
Examples
- The popularity of the band seemed to wax and wane over the years.
- His interest in the project would often wax and wane, depending on his mood.
- The seasons wax and wane, bringing both warmth and cold to the region.
Meaning
The term describes the way something grows stronger and then weakens, similar to the cycles of the moon.
Synonyms
- rise and fall
- fluctuate
- ebb and flow
- change
- grow and diminish
