Definitions

waned

[weynd] / weɪnd /

VERB

diminish, lessen

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abate atrophy decrease die down die out dim dwindle ebb fade peter out shrink slacken subside taper off weaken wither

STRONG

decline drop fail fall moderate relent sink

WEAK

die away draw to a close ease off fade away fall short let up slack off waste away wind down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

brighten develop enhance enlarge expand extend grow increase rise strengthen

STRONG

ascend go up reach win

WEAK

raise

Example Sentences

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But it and others shut down years ago as tourism waned, mines closed and many people moved away.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the novelty of racing for Ferrari has not waned for Hamilton.

From BBC

But that childhood enthusiasm waned for a few years until in secondary school his interest was reignited when he was given the opportunity to take lessons.

From BBC

But even with a year’s break, the event’s popularity hasn’t waned: General admission wristbands for the weekend, which run at about $675, are sold out, and only one-day passes, which cost $300, remain.

From Los Angeles Times

The dollar’s recent gains also reflect demand for safe havens but this waned overnight as U.S. equities recovered following strong earnings and dip-buying in artificial intelligence shares.

From The Wall Street Journal