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Word: Wane
Speech Type: Verb
Old English wanian ‘lessen’, of Germanic origin; related to Latin vanus ‘vain’
weɪn
(of the moon) have a progressively smaller part of its visible surface illuminated, so that it appears to decrease in size.
Short Definition:(of moon) have progressively smaller part of its visible surface illuminated, so that it appears to decrease in size
(of a state or feeling) decrease in vigour or extent; become weaker
Short Definition:decrease in vigour or extent
Examples:- confidence in the dollar waned
Word: Wane
Speech Type: Noun
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