on the wane — becoming smaller, weaker, or less important; declining or decreasing
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: becoming smaller, weaker, or less important; declining or decreasing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɑːn ðə weɪn/
Korean meaning: 줄어들거나 약해지는, 쇠퇴하는
Korean pronunciation: 온 더 **웨**인
Example Sentences
- My interest in collecting stamps is definitely on the wane since I discovered online gaming.
- The company's market share has been on the wane for three consecutive quarters.
- His patience with his noisy neighbors is clearly on the wane.
on the wane
ADJECTIVE//ɑːn ðə weɪn//
becoming smaller, weaker, or less important; declining or decreasing
an elderly shop owner sits sadly behind a mostly bare counter, looking at empty shelves around him. Only a few scattered books remain where hundreds once filled the walls from floor to ceiling. A young customer walks past the large window without stopping or looking inside. The owner holds a small stack of remaining books, his shoulders slumped in defeat. A "Sale" banner hangs limply from the ceiling as dust particles float in the dim light. a business that is becoming smaller, weaker, and less important as it declines
His fame is on the wane, left with only pain, no gain.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
달의 차고 기우는 주기에서 유래된 표현입니다. 'wane'은 보름달 이후 달이 작아지는 현상을 뜻하는 고대 영어 'wanian'에서 왔습니다.
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📝Examples
“My interest in collecting stamps is definitely on the wane since I discovered online gaming.”
“The company's market share has been on the wane for three consecutive quarters.”
“His patience with his noisy neighbors is clearly on the wane.”
“Traditional retail stores seem to be on the wane due to e-commerce growth.”
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