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Rarewaned
The correct spelling is waned.
How to pronounce waned
verb
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The correct spelling is waned. To progressively lose its splendor, value, ardor, power, intensity etc.; to decline.
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Meanings
verb
- 1.To progressively lose its splendor, value, ardor, power, intensity etc.; to decline.
- 2.Said of light that dims or diminishes in strength.
- 3.Said of the Moon as it passes through the phases of its monthly cycle where its surface is less and less visible.
- 4.Said of a time period that comes to an end.
- 5.To decrease physically in size, amount, numbers or surface.
adjective
- 1.Having wanes, i.e. rounded corners caused by lack of wood, often showing bark.
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