The popularity of the yesterday's superstar is on the wane.a)at its pe...
Meaning: The phrase "on the wane" means to decrease or decline gradually.
Synonyms: declining, diminishing, decreasing, fading, ebbing, dwindling.
Antonyms: increasing, growing, improving, rising.
Explanation: The given sentence talks about the popularity of a superstar who was very popular in the past but now his popularity is decreasing gradually. Therefore, the correct option is (d) growing less.
Option (a) "at its peak" means the highest point of something, which is opposite in meaning to the given phrase. Option (b) "at rock bottom" means the lowest point of something, which is also opposite in meaning to the given phrase. Option (c) "growing more" means increasing, which is again opposite in meaning to the given phrase.
Example:
- His influence in the party is on the wane.
- The company's profits are on the wane due to increased competition.
- As he grew older, his physical strength was on the wane.