Synonyms for

Wane

Verb / weɪn / Another word for wane — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To decrease in strength or intensity.

Synonyms & similar words

decline wax godown ebb ebbing diminish decline weaken ebb fade dwindle subside lessen shrink contract reduce slacken moderate taper recede retreat

Example sentences

  1. My enthusiasm for the project began to wane as the weeks went on.
  2. Her energy waned after a long day at work.
  3. The popularity of the band waned after their hit song.
  4. The moon wanes and disappears during the day.
  5. The sun's power wanes in the winter months.

Quotes

  • The night is always darkest just before the dawn. And I promise you, the dawn is coming. - Harvey Dent (The Dark Knight)
  • The strength of a man's virtue should not be measured by his special exertions, but by his habitual acts. - Blaise Pascal
  • Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them - that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like. - Lao Tzu

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