verb๐ShareTo progressively lose its splendor, value, ardor, power, intensity etc.; to decline."Her interest in the new video game waned after a few weeks. "timeprocessconditionvalueenergyhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareSaid of light that dims or diminishes in strength."The flashlight's beam waned as the batteries grew old. "energyphysicsastronomyspacenatureweathertimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareSaid of the Moon as it passes through the phases of its monthly cycle where its surface is less and less visible."After the full moon, the moon's brightness gradually waned each night. "astronomytimespaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareSaid of a time period that comes to an end."As the summer days waned, we knew school would start again soon. "timeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo decrease physically in size, amount, numbers or surface."The number of students attending the after-school club waned as the school year progressed. "amountnumberphysicsastronomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo cause to decrease."The children's excitement about the new video game waned after a few weeks. "amounttimeprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareHaving wanes, i.e. rounded corners caused by lack of wood, often showing bark."The lumber delivered to the construction site had several waned edges, making it unsuitable for the exposed trim work. "materialnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading