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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The understanding is that FSG initially backed Slot next season to rebuild the supporter faith that has waned considerably during last season's struggles.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

As demand waned in the following years, companies conducted mass layoffs, leading private-equity firms to swoop in to pick over the remains of distressed assets.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

As demand from U.K.-based pension funds that typically hold bonds until they mature has waned, a bigger slice is held by hedge funds based outside the country that are more sensitive to movements in price.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

As the COVID-19 pandemic waned, Baseman itched to go out.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

I kept at it for a few days before my interest waned.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman