C2verbformalemotionssociety
US/weɪn/
UK/weɪn/
to become gradually weaker, smaller or less important; also of the moon, to appear smaller each night
In context
Public interest in the story quickly waned after a few days.
His enthusiasm for the gym began to wane when the weather got colder.
The singer's popularity has waned over the years, but her old songs are still loved.
Words that go with wane
adverb + verb
- quickly wanedThe excitement quickly waned when the rain started.
- soon wanedHer anger soon waned, and she started laughing.
- gradually wanedThe pain gradually waned after the operation.
- slowly wanedThe light slowly waned as evening came.
verb + preposition
- wane overOur interest in the show waned over the second season.
verb + adverb
- wane rapidlySupport for the plan waned rapidly after the price rise.