Pronunciation: /weɪn/
noun the gradual decline or decrease in strength, intensity, or size
A1 The wane of the moon is visible in the night sky.
A2 The wane of his interest in the project was evident from his lack of participation.
B1 The wane of traditional values in modern society is a common topic of discussion.
B2 The wane of her popularity among the students was a result of her strict teaching methods.
C1 The wane of the economy led to widespread job losses.
C2 The wane of the company's profits was attributed to poor management decisions.
verb to decrease in strength, intensity, or size; to diminish
A1 The moon wanes and waxes in a cycle.
A2 Her interest in the project began to wane as time went on.
B1 The popularity of the trend started to wane after a few months.
B2 As the days passed, his enthusiasm for the job began to wane.
C1 The company's profits began to wane due to increased competition.
C2 The singer's career seemed to wane after the release of her latest album.
formal The interest in classical literature seems to wane as modern literature gains popularity.
informal I can feel my energy waning as the day goes on.
slang His enthusiasm for the project started to wane after facing some setbacks.
figurative The power of the dictator began to wane as the citizens started to protest against his regime.
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