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Wanes

A gradual diminution in power, value, intensity etc.

📖 Definitions of "Wanes"

noun
  1. 1

    A gradual diminution in power, value, intensity etc.

  2. 2

    The lunar phase during which the sun seems to illuminate less of the moon as its sunlit area becomes progressively smaller as visible from Earth.

  3. 3

    The end of a period.

  4. 4

    A rounded corner caused by lack of wood, often showing bark.

verb
  1. 1

    To progressively lose its splendor, value, ardor, power, intensity etc.; to decline.

  2. 2

    Said of light that dims or diminishes in strength.

  3. 3

    Said of the Moon as it passes through the phases of its monthly cycle where its surface is less and less visible.

  4. 4

    Said of a time period that comes to an end.

noun
  1. 1

    A child.

noun
  1. 1

    A house or dwelling.

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