verb
ADVERB
▪ a little , somewhat
▪
Her popularity was waning somewhat.
▪ considerably
▪ gradually
▪ quickly , rapidly , soon
VERB + WANE
▪ begin to
▪
Her initial enthusiasm was clearly beginning to ~.
PHRASES
▪ wax and ~ (= grow and then decrease)
▪
Public interest in the issue has waxed and ~d over the years.
Wane is used with these nouns as the subject: ↑ confidence , ↑ enthusiasm , ↑ influence , ↑ interest , ↑ moon , ↑ passion , ↑ popularity , ↑ strength