Waned

as-1a 1wane pronunciation: function: intransitive verb inflected form(s): waned; wan;ingetymology: middle english, from old english wanian; akin to old high german wanōn to wane, old english wan wanting, deficient, latin vanus empty, vaindate: before 12th century 1 : to decrease in size, extent, or degree : dwindle: as a : to diminish in phase or intensity —used chiefly of the moon, other satellites, and inferior planets b : to become less brilliant or powerful : dim c : to flow out : ebb 2 : to fall gradually from power, prosperity, or influencesynonyms see abate