C2
wane vs wax
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| waneverb/weɪn/ | Meaning to become gradually weaker, smaller or less important; also of the moon, to appear smaller each night | Goes with gradually waned | Example Public interest in the story quickly waned after a few days. |
| waxverb/wæks/ | Meaning to grow gradually larger or brighter; the moon does this before it becomes full | Goes with wax and wane | Example Interest in the sport waxed and waned over the decades. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Public support for the new tax plan gradually over the summer.