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to wane
01
to gradually decrease in intensity, strength, importance, size, influence, etc.
Intransitive
Example
The popularity of the trend is currently waning among the younger generation.
Over the years, the influence of the traditional media has waned.
The storm 's fury waned as it moved away from the coast.
02
(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.
As the month progresses, the moon will wane each night.
The light from the moon will wane until it's barely visible.
Wane
01
a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)
