wane
Pronunciation
Verb
C1 Advanced
Quick answer
To gradually decrease in strength, intensity, or size.
Synonyms and antonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Public interest in the story began to _____ after a few weeks."
Answer: wane
In your own words, what does "wane" mean?
To gradually decrease in strength, intensity, or size.
Learn next at C1
- warranted Justified or authorized by good reason.
- wary Cautious about possible danger or problems.
- welter A confused and disorganized mass or mixture of many different things.
- welter To roll about or lie in something, or to be caught up in a state of gr...
- whimsical Playfully unusual or unpredictable, in a way that seems charming rathe...
- whitewash An attempt to hide mistakes or unpleasant facts, especially in an offi...