waning

• Beschreibt etwas, das in Größe, Stärke, Kraft oder Intensität abnimmt. Bezieht sich häufig auf den abnehmenden Mond oder auf nachlassende Kräfte, Einflüsse und Erscheinungen.

Describes something that is decreasing in size, strength, power, or intensity.

1. Decreasing in size or intensityB2formal

   Describes the period when the visible illuminated surface of the Moon becomes smaller after the full moon.

   Abnehmender Mond

   • The waning moon appeared in the early morning sky.
   • During the waning phase, the moon rises later each night.
   • The waning crescent is visible just before sunrise.

   Synonymedecreasingdiminishingdwindlingebbingfadingshrinking

   Antonymegrowingincreasingwaxing

2. Declining or diminishingB2formal

   Becoming gradually less in strength, power, or influence.

   Abnehmend

   • His interest in the project was waning.
   • The waning popularity of the band led to fewer concerts.
   • Her waning energy made it hard to finish the race.

   Synonymediminishingdwindlingebbingfadinglesseningsubsidingweakening

   Antonymeexpandinggrowingincreasingintensifyingrisingstrengtheningwaxing

• Substantiv, das die allmähliche Abnahme von Größe, Umfang oder Intensität bezeichnet.

A noun referring to a gradual decrease in magnitude, extent, or intensity.

1. Decrease or declineB2formal

   A gradual reduction in size, strength, or intensity.

   Abnahme

   • The waning of the moon is visible each month.
   • There has been a waning of public interest in the topic.
   • The waning of his influence was evident after the scandal.

   Synonymeabatementdeclinedecreasediminutiondwindlingebbingfadinglesseningreductionsubsidence

   Antonymeexpansiongrowthincreaseintensificationrisestrengthening

• Verb, das den Vorgang beschreibt, dass etwas in Größe, Ausmaß, Intensität oder Stärke abnimmt, oft allmählich.

A verb used to describe the process of decreasing in size, extent, intensity, or power, often gradually.

1. Decrease in size or strengthB2formal

   To become gradually smaller, weaker, or less intense.

   Abnehmen

   • The moon begins to wane after the full moon.
   • His interest in the project started to wane after several months.
   • The storm's power began to wane as it moved inland.

   Synonymedeclinedecreasediminishdwindleebbfadelessenrecedesubsidetaper off

   Antonymegrowincreaseintensifyrisestrengthenswellwax

2. Decline in popularity or influenceB2formal

   To lose power, importance, or popularity over time.

   Abnehmen

   • The popularity of that fashion trend is starting to wane.
   • Her influence in the company began to wane after the merger.
   • Public support for the policy has waned significantly.

   Synonymeabatedeclinedecreasedeterioratediminishdwindleebbfadefallflaglessenrecedeshrinksinkslumpsubsidetaper offweakenwither

   Antonymeflourishgrowincreaseprosperrisesurge