Dictionary entryCEFR C1verb

wane

IPA pronunciation: /weɪn/

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Russian meaning

Убывать, ослабевать

English definition

Have a progressively smaller part of its visible surface illuminated; decrease in vigor.

Example

Public interest in the scandal began to wane after several weeks.

Collocations

on the wane
wax and wane
enthusiasm waned

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