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Gillyflower Posted 10 years ago
Vocabulary

wane

Hi,
In WordNet dictionary the verb wane is defined as
"decrease in phase". Is this definition used only for moon?

Thanks!
  

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Thank you!
Yes, I can see that "wane" can be used in various context, I want to know if this particular definition by WordNet refers only to moon.
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Actually, 'decrease in phase' seems a very strange thing to say, even of the moon. The phases of the moon do not increase or decrease.
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Here is what I read in the dictionary:

wane -- (decrease in phase; "the moon is waning")

Thank you!
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It actually means to decrease in intensity or magnitude.

When the moon is waning, the light it gives to us decreases in intensity each subsequent night.
His ardor / interest / enthusiasm waned as he got to know her better.
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