Dictionary Check: wane

"wane" is a valid word!

Scrabble 7 points
Words with Friends 8 points

Definition

noun

a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)

Synonyms:
verb

grow smaller

Example: "Interest in the project waned"
Synonyms:
verb

become smaller

Example: "Interest in his novels waned"
Antonyms:
wax
verb

decrease in phase

Example: "the moon is waning"
Antonyms:
wax

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