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wane

UK
/weɪn/
US
/weɪn/

Translations

wanenoun
wanes
pl
UK
/weɪn/
US
/weɪn/
There was a noticeable wane in his enthusiasm after the first week.
После первой недели был заметен спад его энтузиазма.
убываниеастрономия; о Луне
The moon's wane was clearly visible in the night sky.
Убывание Луны было отчётливо видно в ночном небе.
Additional translations
упадоко постепенном ослаблении влияния, могущества
Synonyms
downturn
fall
drop
decline
decrease
ebb
diminution
recession
abatement
lessening
Antonyms
waxing
increase
growth
rise
expansion
waneverb
waned
Past Simple
waned
Past Participle
waning
Gerund
UK
/weɪn/
US
/weɪn/
His enthusiasm for the project began to wane.
Его энтузиазм по поводу проекта начал ослабевать.
The moon begins to wane after a full moon.
Луна начинает убывать после полнолуния.
Additional translations
умалятьсякнижн.
Synonyms
dwindle
lessen
abate
diminish
decrease
decline
fade
subside
Antonyms
wax

Definitions

wanenoun
The period during which the visible illuminated portion of the moon decreases after full moon.
The moon's wane was clearly visible in the night sky.
A gradual decline or decrease in power, importance, or influence.
The empire's wane was evident as its territories began to rebel.
waneverb
To decrease in size, extent, or degree; to diminish in phase or intensity.
The moon began to wane after reaching its full phase.
To become weaker or less vigorous; to decline in power, importance, or influence.
His enthusiasm for the project started to wane after several setbacks.
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