waning

Meanings

• noun

  The process of becoming weaker or less frequent over a period of time.

  - "The waning moon provides a beautiful view of the night sky."
  - "The popularity of vinyl records has seen a waning in recent years."

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Antonyms

wax

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with waning
pain , rain , chain , gain

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Variants

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wane , waned , wanes , waning

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Etymology

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From the Old English word 'wanesian', meaning 'to decrease' or 'to wane'.

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Trivia

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1. The waning phase of the moon lasts for approximately 13.5 days.

2. The term 'waning' is also used in the context of the stock market to describe a decline in stock prices.

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Related Concepts

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1. waxing: The opposite of waning, referring to the process of becoming stronger or more frequent over a period of time.

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Culture

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In literature and poetry, the term 'waning' is often used to describe the decline of something, such as the moon's waning crescent or the waning years of a person's life.

How to Memorize "waning"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a moon gradually shrinking in size as it moves towards its new phase.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'waning' with the idea of decline or decrease.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'wanes like the moon' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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