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WANE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Wane.

How to pronounce wane:

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Wane - as a noun

A gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ebbebbing

Wane - as a verb

Grow smaller

Example: "Interest in the project waned"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
declinego down
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decreasediminishfalllessen
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Become smaller

Example: "Interest in his novels waned"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
wax

Decrease in phase

Example: "The moon is waning"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
wax

Example Sentences

"The moon wanes after it is full."
"His interest in soccer waned after he got injured."
"As the night went on, his energy began to wane."
"The popularity of that TV show is starting to wane."
"His influence in the company has started to wane."
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Word Game Points

Is WANE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, wane is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WANE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is WANE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, wane is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WANE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is WANE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, wane is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WANE has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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