wane — to decrease in size, extent, or degree; to decline
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to decrease in size, extent, or degree; to decline
Pronunciation (IPA): /weɪn/
Korean meaning: 줄어들다, 감소하다, 쇠퇴하다
Korean pronunciation: 웨인 (강세: 웨인)
Example Sentences
- My motivation to exercise wanes every winter like a hibernating bear.
- The vampire's power wanes as the sun rises.
- His interest in social media began to wane after he discovered books again.
wane
VERB//weɪn//
to decrease in size, extent, or degree; to decline
a father gently pokes at a campfire with a stick as the flames grow smaller and dimmer. The once-bright orange flames now flicker weakly with mostly glowing embers remaining. A mother and two children huddle closer together as the fire's warmth and light begin to fade. The surrounding darkness creeps in as shadows grow longer around their campsite. The family watches quietly as their source of light continues to shrink. the fire's strength decreasing in size, extent, and degree as it declines
Wayne wanes away - watch his power fade and decay!
When the moon wanes, the wolf's howl drains
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'wanian' meaning 'to decrease or diminish,' related to Old Norse 'vana' meaning 'to lack or be deficient.' The word is ultimately connected to Proto-Germanic roots relating to absence or deficiency.
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📝Examples
“My motivation to exercise wanes every winter like a hibernating bear.”
“The vampire's power wanes as the sun rises.”
“His interest in social media began to wane after he discovered books again.”
“My patience wanes faster than my phone battery during exam week.”
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