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to wane
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afnemen, vervagen
to gradually decrease in intensity, strength, importance, size, influence, etc.
Intransitive
Example
The popularity of the trend is currently waning among the younger generation.
De populariteit van de trend neemt momenteel af onder de jongere generatie.
Over the years, the influence of the traditional media has waned.
In de loop der jaren is de invloed van de traditionele media afgenomen.
02
afnemen, minder worden
(of the moon) to gradually decrease in its visible illuminated surface as it progresses from full to new moon
Intransitive
Example
The moon began to wane after the full moon.
De maan begon af te nemen na de volle maan.
As the month progresses, the moon will wane each night.
Naarmate de maand vordert, zal de maan elke nacht afnemen.
01
afname, afneming
a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)
