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Wane vs. Wax
Wane
/weɪn/Examples:
The moon is starting to wane, casting less light.Their enthusiasm began to wane as the meeting dragged on.As his influence began to wane, new leaders emerged.
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Wax
/wæks/Examples:
She watched the moon wax and wane throughout the month.The sculptor carved his vision into the wax mold gently.His enthusiasm began to wax after he won the first prize.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Wane and wax are often used together to describe opposing actions.
- Remember that wane sounds like wane-off, meaning to decrease or fade.
- Wax can be connected to the expression wax on, signifying growth or increase.
- Think of a waning moon, which is becoming smaller and less visible.
- In contrast, a waxing moon becomes larger and more visible.
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