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Meaning of word waxing from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

waxing   noun

Meaning : The application of wax to a surface.

Meaning : A gradual increase in magnitude or extent.

Example : The waxing of the moon.

A gradual decrease in magnitude or extent.

The waning of his enthusiasm was obvious.
The waxing and waning of the moon.
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waxing   adjective

Meaning : (of the moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon increases.

Example : The waxing moon passes from new to full.

(of the Moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon decreases.

After full moon comes the waning moon.
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