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waning

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. (of the Moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon decreases

    adj.all

    Examples
    After full moon comes the waning moon.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

noun

  1. a gradual decrease in magnitude or extent

    noun.event

    Examples
    The waning of his enthusiasm was obvious.
    The waxing and waning of the moon.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. The act or process of waning, or decreasing.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

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