nounπShareA gradual diminution in power, value, intensity etc."The wane in his enthusiasm for soccer was noticeable after he didn't score in the final game. "timeamountenergyvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe lunar phase during which the sun seems to illuminate less of the moon as its sunlit area becomes progressively smaller as visible from Earth."The wane of the moon after its full glory means darker evenings are coming sooner each night. "astronomyspacetimenaturephenomenaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe end of a period."The wane of summer meant it was time to go back to school. "timeperiodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA rounded corner caused by lack of wood, often showing bark."The antique desk had a noticeable wane on the top corner, revealing the reddish-brown bark underneath. "materialtechnicalbuildingarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo progressively lose its splendor, value, ardor, power, intensity etc.; to decline."The summer sun began to wane as autumn approached, bringing shorter days and cooler temperatures. "timeprocessconditiontendencystageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareSaid of light that dims or diminishes in strength."The sunlight began to wane as evening approached. "energytimeastronomyappearancenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareSaid of the Moon as it passes through the phases of its monthly cycle where its surface is less and less visible."The moon waned, becoming a thin crescent in the night sky. "astronomyspacetimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareSaid of a time period that comes to an end."As summer began to wane, we knew school would start again soon. "timeperiodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo decrease physically in size, amount, numbers or surface."The number of students attending the after-school club is waning. "amountnumbertimeenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to decrease."The loud music began to wane as the party ended and people went home. "timeamountprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA child."The wane needs his mother's help to tie his shoes. "agefamilyhumanpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA house or dwelling."The old wane at the end of the street needed repairs. "architecturepropertybuildingplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
