waned Meaning & Definition
What Does Waned Mean?
Waned is used as a verb meaning simple past and past participle of wane. As an adjective, it means Having wanes, i.e. rounded corners caused by lack of wood, often showing bark.
Quick Facts About Waned
| Part of speech | verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Antonyms | wax |
| Comparative / superlative | more waned, most waned |
Waned Definition (Verb)
- simple past and past participle of wane
Waned as an Adjective
- Having wanes, i.e. rounded corners caused by lack of wood, often showing bark.
Verb
- To progressively lose its splendor, value, ardor, power, intensity etc.; to decline.
- Said of light that dims or diminishes in strength.
- Said of the Moon as it passes through the phases of its monthly cycle where its surface is less and less visible.
- Said of a time period that comes to an end.
- To decrease physically in size, amount, numbers or surface.
- To cause to decrease.
Synonyms of Waned
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Waned synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Waned
Word Forms & Grammar
waned
waned (comparative more waned, superlative most waned)
Words That Rhyme With Waned
Common Questions About Waned
Is waned a verb or an adjective?
Waned is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is the opposite of waned?
The opposite of waned is wax.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of waned?
The comparative form is more waned and the superlative form is most waned.