wane
The word “wane” has 1 syllable: wane
It's pronounced as /weɪn/
What is synonym and antonym for wane?
In the thesaurus, “wane” has 24 synonyms and 22 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for wane along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for wane
- abate
- atrophy
- decline
- decrease
- die down
- die out
- dim
- diminish
- dwindle
- ebb
- fade
- fall
- peter out
- remission
- retreat
- shrink
- slacken
- slump
- subside
- taper off
- vanish
- weaken
- weakening
- wither
Antonyms for wane
- acceleration
- accumulate
- appear
- brighten
- build
- develop
- emerge
- enhance
- enlarge
- escalate
- expand
- extend
- grow
- increase
- intensify
- mount
- quickening
- rise
- soar
- strengthen
- swell
- wax
Meanings of wane
- noun
- A gradual diminution in power, value, intensity etc.
- The lunar phase during which the sun seems to illuminate less of the moon as its sunlit area becomes progressively smaller as visible from Earth.
- The end of a period.
- A rounded corner caused by lack of wood, often showing bark.
- A child.
- A house or dwelling.
- verb
- To progressively lose its splendor, value, ardor, power, intensity etc.; to decline.
- Said of light that dims or diminishes in strength.
- Said of the Moon as it passes through the phases of its monthly cycle where its surface is less and less visible.
- Said of a time period that comes to an end.
- To decrease physically in size, amount, numbers or surface.
- To cause to decrease.
Example Sentences
- Her interest in the project began to wane after a few months.
- As the night progressed, the moon's light seemed to wane.
- The enthusiasm of the crowd started to wane after the keynote speech.
- He noticed his strength beginning to wane as he grew older.
- The company’s profits continued to wane in the second quarter of the year.
On this page you'll find 46 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to wane, such as: abate, acceleration, accumulate, appear, atrophy, brighten, build.
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Related Words
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