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waning
adjective
noun
(of the Moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon decreases
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adjective
(of the Moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon decreases
“After full moon comes the waning moon”
noun
A gradual decrease in magnitude or extent
“The waning of his enthusiasm was obvious”
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After full moon comes the waning moon
The waning of his enthusiasm was obvious
The waxing and waning of the moon
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