What is the meaning of wane?

noun

  • A gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number.

verb

  • Grow smaller.
    • usage: "Interest in the project waned"
  • Become smaller.
    • usage: "Interest in his novels waned"
  • Decrease in phase.
    • usage: "the moon is waning"
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