adj, verb ·1 syllable ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of wane form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1. 1
   Having wanes, i.e. rounded corners caused by lack of wood, often showing bark.

Synonyms

All synonyms

declinedecreaseebbdecayabateablate

Example

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"The relationship between the two countries has waxed and waned over the years."

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