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wane1

Syllabification: (wane)

Pronunciation: /wān/

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Definition of wane

verb

[no object]

(of the moon) have a progressively smaller part of its visible surface illuminated, so that it appears to decrease in size.
(especially of a condition or feeling) decrease in vigor, power, or extent; become weaker:confidence in the dollar waned