wane

Noun
  1. A gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number) (synset 113491694)
    is a type of: decline, diminution - change toward something smaller or lower
    same as: ebb, ebbing
Verb
  1. Grow smaller (synset 200432779)
    "Interest in the project waned"
    is a type of: decrease, diminish, fall, lessen - decrease in size, extent, or range
    subtypes:
    • dip - go down momentarily
    • wear on - pass slowly (of time)
    • drop - go down in value
    same as: decline, go down
  2. Become smaller (synset 200434886)
    "Interest in his novels waned"
    is a type of: decrease, diminish, fall, lessen - decrease in size, extent, or range
  3. Decrease in phase (synset 200434731)
    "the moon is waning"
    is a type of: decrease, diminish, fall, lessen - decrease in size, extent, or range

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