waned
The word “waned” has 1 syllable: waned.
It's pronounced as /weɪnd/.
What is synonym and antonym for waned?
In the thesaurus, “waned” has 22 synonyms and 26 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for waned along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for waned
- abate
- atrophy
- decrease
- decreased
- die down
- die out
- dim
- diminished
- dwindle
- ebb
- ebbed
- fade
- fell
- peter out
- shrink
- slacken
- subside
- subsided
- taper off
- vanished
- weaken
- wither
Antonyms for waned
- accumulated
- appeared
- brighten
- built
- develop
- emerged
- enhance
- enlarge
- enlarged
- escalated
- expand
- expanded
- extend
- grew
- grow
- increase
- increased
- intensified
- mounted
- mushroomed
- rise
- rose
- soared
- strengthen
- swelled
- waxed
Meanings of waned
- 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.
- adjective
- Having wanes, i.e. rounded corners caused by lack of wood, often showing bark.
Example Sentences
- Waned interest in the sport led to fewer participants in the tournament this year.
- Her enthusiasm for the project waned as the deadlines approached.
- The moon's brightness waned as clouds covered the night sky.
- Support for the policy waned after its initial implementation.
- His influence in the company waned after he stepped down from his leadership role.
On this page you'll find 48 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to waned, such as: abate, accumulated, appeared, atrophy, brighten, built, decrease.
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