Definitions

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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The legislation died the previous session, and support waned.

From Los Angeles Times

The pandemic may have waned, but my book stack count continued to climb, peaking in 2023 after reading 52 books, averaging one per week.

From Los Angeles Times

The round will present one of the biggest tests the company has faced since the public market’s exuberance for AI spending waned.

From The Wall Street Journal

Interest in the stock waned in 2025—shares have fallen more than 20% this year—but the announcement Wednesday may reignite the dream of data centers in the desert.

From Barron's

Like everyone else interviewed for this story, Meins said she has noticed that interest in the San Bernardino shooting has waned significantly over the last decade.

From Los Angeles Times