This meaning means that something gets smaller or less strong. It is often used for feelings, interest, or power. When something wanes, it slowly goes away or becomes weak.
Her interest in music began to wane.
The crowd's excitement started to wane quickly.
This meaning is used especially for the moon. When the moon wanes, it looks smaller in the sky each night until it disappears. It is the opposite of the moon growing larger.
The moon will wane after full moon night.
We watched the waning moon in the sky.
When power, influence, or support wanes, it becomes less strong or important. This is often used in history or politics to show something losing importance slowly.
The king’s power began to wane after many years.
Support for the team waned during the bad season.
This meaning is about something becoming less bright or clear. It can be light, color, or an expression. When something wanes, it slowly loses its brightness or strength.
The light began to wane as the sun set.
Her smile waned after hearing the bad news.
This use means someone stops helping or loses interest suddenly. It is often used when people stop doing something they agreed to or stop caring.
He promised to call but his help began to wane.
Their support waned without explanation.
As a noun, wane refers to the time when the moon gets smaller after being full. It is part of the moon’s cycle in the sky.
The wanes of the moon repeat every month.
During the wane, the moon looks smaller each night.
