Definitions

1. verb

to decrease or become gradually less in amount, size, or strength

“The moon begins to wane after it reaches its full phase.”

2. verb

to become less intense or enthusiastic, especially about something that one was previously enthusiastic about

“As the days went by, her interest in the hobby began to wane.”

3. noun

the act of decreasing or becoming gradually less in amount, size, or strength

“The wane of her popularity was a gradual process.”

4. noun

the decrease or disappearance of the light of the moon

“We watched as the moon’s wane signaled the end of the night.”

5. noun

a decrease or decline in something, especially a person’s interest or enthusiasm

“The wane in her motivation led to a decline in her academic performance.”