waning
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Adj — Becoming gradually weaker, smaller, or less influential.
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Etymology
From Middle English waninge, alteration of earlier waniand, waniende, from Old English waniende, from Proto-Germanic *wanōndz, present participle of Proto-Germanic *wanōną (“to wane”), equivalent to wane + -ing.
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What does “waning” mean?
The word “waning” means becoming gradually weaker, smaller, or less influential. In plain terms, fading or shrinking, whether talking about the moon, health, or influence.
How do you pronounce “waning”?
“Waning” is pronounced WAY-nihng (/ˈweɪ.nɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “waning” in a sentence?
Here is “waning” used in a sentence: “The senator spent his waning years out of the political spotlight.”
What part of speech is “waning”?
“Waning” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “waning” have?
“Waning” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: becoming gradually weaker, smaller, or less influential.