English Definition
v. decrease, become weaker
Significado en Español
disminuir, menguar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
suy giảm, yếu đi
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Example Sentence
Her strength is waning.
她的体力在减弱。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
wane(become weaker)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “wane”:
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A
increase
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B
decline
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C
expand
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D
intensify
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B — decline.
“wane” means v. decrease, become weaker
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
As midnight came and went, her energy began to ______.
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A
grow
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B
wane
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C
strengthen
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D
swell
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B — wane.
“wane” means v. decrease, become weaker
Common questions about “wane”
What does “wane” mean?
wane — v. decrease, become weaker. In Chinese: 衰退，减少.
How do you pronounce “wane”?
wane is pronounced /weɪn/. It breaks into 1 syllable: wane.
How do you use “wane” in a sentence?
Her strength is waning. (她的体力在减弱。)
What are synonyms for “wane”?
decline, diminish — all close in meaning to wane (v. decrease, become weaker).
Is “wane” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. wane appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “wane”?
wane(become weaker)
