Wax meaning

What does “wax” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“wax” is a noun and verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water.

wax

noun

any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water

verb

cover with wax
“wax the car”
go up or advance
“Sales were climbing after prices were lowered”
Synonymsmount climb rise
Oppositeswane
increase in phase
“the moon is waxing”
Synonymsfull
Oppositeswane

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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