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WANES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Wanes.

Wanes - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ebbebbing

Wanes - 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 and then waxes throughout its lunar cycle."
"His interest in the project wanes as time goes on."
"As the night progresses, the enthusiasm in the crowd wanes."
"The president's popularity wanes as his term nears its end."
"The influence of the organization wanes over time."
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Word Game Points

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

WANES has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is WANES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, wanes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WANES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is WANES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, wanes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WANES has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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