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waning
UK
/ˈweɪnɪŋ/
US
/ˈweɪnɪŋ/
wanings
pl
UK
/ˈweɪ.nɪŋ/
US
/ˈweɪ.nɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as a noun; usually uncountable but occasionally pluralised.
Translations
The waning of public interest forced the event to be cancelled.
La décroissance de l’intérêt du public a forcé l’annulation de l’événement.
Definitions
The waning of public interest forced the event to be cancelled.
During the waning of the moon, the nights became progressively darker.
UK
/ˈweɪnɪŋ/
US
/ˈweɪnɪŋ/
Translations
A waning gibbous moon hovered just above the horizon.
Une lune gibbeuse décroissante flottait juste au-dessus de l’horizon.
His waning enthusiasm for the project was evident in his lack of participation.
Son enthousiasme déclinant pour le projet était évident dans son manque de participation.
Definitions
A waning gibbous moon hovered just above the horizon.
His waning enthusiasm for the project was evident in his lack of participation.
Antonyms
waning
Gerund
waned
Past Simple
waned
Past Participle
waning
Gerund
UK
/weɪn/
US
/weɪn/
Translations
The moon began to wane after reaching its full phase.
La lune a commencé à décroître après avoir atteint sa pleine phase.
His enthusiasm for the project started to wane after several setbacks.
Son enthousiasme pour le projet a commencé à décliner après plusieurs revers.
Additional translations
Definitions
The moon began to wane after reaching its full phase.
His enthusiasm for the project started to wane after several setbacks.
Definitions
The moon's wane was clearly visible in the night sky.
The empire's wane was evident as its territories began to rebel.