waning

• Descreve algo que está diminuindo em tamanho, força, poder ou intensidade; que está em declínio ou se aproximando do fim.

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.

   minguante

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdecreasingdiminishingdwindlingebbingfadingshrinking

   Antônimosgrowingincreasingwaxing

2. Declining or diminishingB2formal

   Becoming gradually less in strength, power, or influence.

   Decrescente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdiminishingdwindlingebbingfadinglesseningsubsidingweakening

   Antônimosexpandinggrowingincreasingintensifyingrisingstrengtheningwaxing

• Substantivo que designa a diminuição gradual de algo, como tamanho, intensidade, força ou quantidade; também o ato de declinar ou entrar em decadência.

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

1. Decrease or declineB2formal

   A gradual reduction in size, strength, or intensity.

   Declínio

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabatementdeclinedecreasediminutiondwindlingebbingfadinglesseningreductionsubsidence

   Antônimosexpansiongrowthincreaseintensificationrisestrengthening

• Verbo usado para descrever o processo de diminuir em tamanho, grau, intensidade ou força, frequentemente de forma gradual.

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.

   Diminuir

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdeclinedecreasediminishdwindleebbfadelessenrecedesubsidetaper off

   Antônimosgrowincreaseintensifyrisestrengthenswellwax

2. Decline in popularity or influenceB2formal

   To lose power, importance, or popularity over time.

   Diminuir

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabatedeclinedecreasedeterioratediminishdwindleebbfadefallflaglessenrecedeshrinksinkslumpsubsidetaper offweakenwither

   Antônimosflourishgrowincreaseprosperrisesurge