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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Sources insist the head coach's appetite to rebuild the squad has not waned.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Norris’ cultural presence also waned as he aged.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

Oil analysts thought Russia would have to cut production as demand waned.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Ayton’s effort has waned throughout the season, sometimes resulting in him getting benched late in games.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

As the third stage of their day’s march drew on and afternoon waned, the forest opened out, and the trees became larger and more scattered.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien