Wane is a verb used when something—such as strength, power, or influence—decreases or diminishes, usually with the implication that the lessening is gradual, natural, or—as in the case of the Windigo—seasonal. Daylight wanes, as does summer.

WANE definition: 1. to become weaker in strength or influence: 2. The moon wanes when it gradually appears less and…. Learn more.

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WANE meaning: 1. to become weaker in strength or influence: 2. The moon wanes when it gradually appears less and…. Learn more.

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Synonyms for WANES: subsides, decreases, diminishes, declines, vanishes, falls, shrinks, eases; Antonyms of WANES: grows, rises, increases, intensifies, builds, waxes, soars, expands

To decrease gradually in size, number, strength, or intensity: Interest in the subject waned. 2. To show a progressively smaller illuminated area, as the moon does in passing from full to new. 3. To approach an end: The day began to wane. n. 1. The act or process of gradually declining or diminishing. 2. a. A time or phase of gradual decrease. b.

Some common synonyms of wane are abate, ebb, and subside. While all these words mean "to die down in force or intensity," wane suggests the fading or weakening of something good or impressive. When could abate be used to replace wane? The words abate and wane can be used in similar contexts, but abate stresses the idea of progressive diminishing.

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If something wanes, it becomes gradually weaker or less, often so that it eventually disappears.