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The past tense form of 'wane' is waned. Example: Her enthusiasm for the project waned over time. (Her enthusiasm for the project waned over time.)

Definition of “wane”

to decrease in size, strength, or intensity
to approach an end

Tense sentence structure and examples:

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed

Past Simple	waned
Past Continuous	waning
Past Perfect	waned

Past Simple

The simple past tense is used to describe completed actions or events that occurred at a specific point in the past.

Subject + Past Simple Verb + (Object)

Example

Her motivation waned after facing multiple setbacks.

Example

Their support waned as the project progressed.

Past Continuous

The past continuous tense is used to indicate actions or events that were in progress or happening at a specific point in the past.

Subject + was/were + Present Participle + (Object)

Example

The team's confidence was waning as they faced stronger opponents.

Example

My interest was waning as the lecture went on.

Past Perfect

The past perfect tense is used to show that one past action or event occurred before another past action or event, emphasizing the order of events in the past.

Subject + had + Past Participle + (Object)

Example

By the time I finished the book, my excitement had waned.

Example

Their influence had waned by the end of the year.

Is waned an irregular verb in the past?

No, "waned" is not an irregular past tense verb.

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