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waxing

'wæksɪŋ

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noun
a gradual increase in magnitude or extent
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"the waxing of the moon"
Opposite:

waning

type of:
increase
noun
the application of wax to a surface
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type of:
application coating covering
(of the moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon increases
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"the waxing moon passes from new to full"
Opposite:

waning

Examples of waxing

"the waxing of the moon"
"the waxing moon passes from new to full"