verb, noun
verb [V]
1 (written) to become gradually weaker or less important:
Her enthusiasm for the whole idea was waning rapidly. * Their popularity waned during that period.
2 (of the moon) to appear slightly smaller each day after being round and full
OPPof sense 2 WAX
IDIOMS see WAXv.
noun [sing.]
IDIOMS
on the wane (written) becoming smaller, less important or less common:
Her popularity has been on the wane for some time. * Violent crime appears to be on the wane in the capital.
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This is a English–English dictionary entry.
Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
This word also appears under other sources in Lughet's collection — see the list below.
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