Meaning & Definition of word "Waning"
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Waning
/ˈweɪnɪŋ/
verb:
- 1. to decrease in size or intensity; to diminish.
- Example: As the night turned to dawn, the moon was waning in the sky.
- 2. to become less prominent or influential.
- Example: Her influence in the company was waning as new leadership took charge.
adjective:
- 1. describing a phase of the moon when it is decreasing in illumination.
- Example: The waning moon cast a soft light over the landscape.
- 2. indicating something that is gradually diminishing.
- Example: Interest in the film was waning as more people chose to see other releases.
Etymology
From Old English 'wanian', meaning 'to lessen, diminish'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
waning moon:
a moon that is decreasing in illumination after a full moon.
waning interest:
a decline in enthusiasm or concern for something.
Related Words
waxing:
increasing in size or intensity, especially of the moon.
decline:
a gradual and continuous loss of strength, numbers, quality, or value.