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English adjective: wan

1. wan (of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble


SamplesThe pale light of a half moon.
A pale sun.
The late afternoon light coming through the el tracks fell in pale oblongs on the street.
A pallid sky.
The pale (or wan) stars.
The wan light of dawn.


Synonymspale, pallid, sick


Similarweak


Antonymsstrong

2. wan abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress


SamplesThe pallid face of the invalid.
Her wan face suddenly flushed.


Synonymspale, pallid


Similarcolorless, colourless


Antonymscolorful, colourful

3. wan lacking vitality as from weariness or illness or unhappiness


SamplesA wan smile.


Similarunanimated


Antonymsanimated, alive


English noun: WAN

1. WAN (artifact) a computer network that spans a wider area than does a local area network


Synonymswide area network


Broader (hypernym)computer network


English verb: wan

1. wan (body) become pale and sickly


Pattern of useSomebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)come down, sicken









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