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to wane
01
to gradually decrease in intensity, strength, importance, size, influence, etc.
Intransitive
Examples
The popularity of the trend is currently waning among the younger generation.
Over the years, the influence of the traditional media has waned.
02
(of the moon) to gradually decrease in its visible illuminated surface as it progresses from full to new moon
Intransitive
Examples
The moon began to wane after the full moon.
As the month progresses, the moon will wane each night.
Wane
01
a decrease in something
Examples
The empire 's influence was clearly in wane by the late 18th century.
Interest in the fad entered a noticeable wane after just a few months.
02
(Scottish) a child
SlangExamples
The wane was playing outside all afternoon.
I've got three wains at home to look after.
