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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During the ensuing half-century without a major war, the U.S. military waned and business exploded—supercharged by Civil War industrial expansion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

The acquisition of 4E Therapeutics proves that Lilly’s interest in the market hasn’t waned, despite a trail of shelved candidates.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

But as US interest in pursuing that goal has waned he believes "new energy can be brought to this process" from Europe.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Over the years, Hughes said, the activity and interest in About Face waned, as the Iraq war and the occupation of Afghanistan fell out of the headlines.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

All the lands were grey and still; and ever the shadow deepened before them, and hope waned in every heart.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien