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wax

Noun

Verb

Meaning

• A sticky yellowish substance secreted by bees.

• A substance used for polishing or protecting.

Examples

• She used beeswax to make candles.

• He applied wax to the car's surface.

• Her letter was sealed with a wax stamp.

Meaning

• To apply wax to, as in polishing or filling.

• To increase in size, number, or intensity.

Examples

• She waxed the floors until they shone.

• The moon waxes and wanes.

• His enthusiasm waxed as the project progressed.

wax

Noun

Verb

Meaning

• A sticky yellowish substance secreted by bees.

• A substance used for polishing or protecting.

Examples

• She used beeswax to make candles.

• He applied wax to the car's surface.

• Her letter was sealed with a wax stamp.

Meaning

• To apply wax to, as in polishing or filling.

• To increase in size, number, or intensity.

Examples

• She waxed the floors until they shone.

• The moon waxes and wanes.

• His enthusiasm waxed as the project progressed.