Pronunciation: /wæks ənd weɪn/
noun a gradual increase and decrease in intensity or size
A1 The wax and wane of the moon is a natural cycle.
A2 I enjoy watching the wax and wane of the tides at the beach.
B1 The wax and wane of public interest in the topic can be unpredictable.
B2 The wax and wane of the stock market can have a significant impact on investors.
C1 The wax and wane of political power can be observed over time.
C2 Understanding the wax and wane of cultural trends requires a deep analysis of societal shifts.
verb to increase and decrease gradually in intensity or size
A1 The moon waxes and wanes every month.
A2 Her interest in the project waxes and wanes depending on her workload.
B1 The popularity of the trend waxes and wanes over time.
B2 The team's performance has been known to wax and wane throughout the season.
C1 The economy's stability can wax and wane due to various factors.
C2 The artist's creativity seems to wax and wane with the changing seasons.
formal The moon's phases wax and wane in a predictable cycle.
informal My interest in that hobby tends to wax and wane depending on my mood.
slang My motivation to exercise can wax and wane like a rollercoaster.
figurative The popularity of that trend will wax and wane over time.
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