Definition
- (verb) To progressively lose its splendor, value, ardor, power, intensity etc.; to decline.
- (verb) Said of light that dims or diminishes in strength.
- (verb) Said of the Moon as it passes through the phases of its monthly cycle where its surface is less and less visible.
- (verb) Said of a time period that comes to an end.
- (verb) To decrease physically in size, amount, numbers or surface.
- (verb) To cause to decrease.
- (adjective) Becoming weaker or smaller. “his waning strength”
- (adjective) Of the lunar phase: as it shrinks when viewed from the Earth. “the waning moon”
- (noun) The fact or act of becoming less or less intense. “the waning of her energy”
- (noun) The fact or act of becoming smaller.
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Word stats
- Waning contains 6 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
- It uses 5 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 10.
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What does Waning mean?
To progressively lose its splendor, value, ardor, power, intensity etc.; to decline.
What are the anagrams of Waning?
Valid anagrams: awning.
How many letters are in Waning?
Waning has 6 letters.
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