wane
verb
The word "wane" can have a few different meanings, depending on the context:
To decrease in strength, intensity, or size. To approach an end. To decline in power or influence.
Overall, "wane" is typically used to describe a gradual decrease or decline.
Example
- As the night went on, the party's energy began to wane and people started to leave.
- Interest in the game has been waning in recent years, with fewer and fewer people tuning in to watch.
- The sun's rays were waning as it started to set, casting long shadows over the city.