wane verb
ADV. a little, somewhat Her popularity was waning somewhat. | gradually, rapidly
VERB + WANE begin to Her initial enthusiasm was clearly beginning to wane.
PHRASES wax and wane (= grow and then decrease) Public interest in the issue has waxed and waned over the years.
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