What does WANES mean?

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1. Parts of Speech: verb

2. Definitions:

• To decrease gradually in size, amount, intensity, or degree; to dwindle.
• To approach an end; to decline.

3. Pronunciations: weynz (US), weɪnz (UK)

4. Origin and Usage: The word "wanes" comes from Middle English "wanen" which means "to lessen" or "to become smaller". It is often used to describe the gradual decrease or decline of something, such as the waning of the moon or the waning of a persons interest in a particular topic.

5. Synonyms: diminish, decrease, fade, ebb, subside, abate, taper off, peter out, decline, droop, flag, weaken, slacken, recede, fall off

6. Related Words: dwine, fades, sween, swine, thine

7. Example Sentences:

• The moon wanes as it moves away from the earth.
• His interest in the project waned over time.
• The power of the storm began to wane as it moved inland.
• Her enthusiasm for the job waned after a few months.
• The companys profits have been waning for several years.