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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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Word length
6
Starts with
W
Ends with
G
Contains
AN
Scrabble score
10
CEFR level
C1

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adjective

  1. (of the Moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon decreases

    “After full moon comes the waning moon”

noun

  1. 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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