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FAN

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Fan.

How to pronounce fan:

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Fan - as a noun

A device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
device12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An enthusiastic devotee of sports

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rooter6sports fan
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
enthusiast13partisan10partizan19
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An ardent follower and admirer

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
buff12devotee11lover8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
follower14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Fan - as a verb

Strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)

Make (an emotion) fiercer

Example: "Fan hatred"

Agitate the air

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
agitate8shake12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Blow away or off with a current of air

Example: "Winnow chaff"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
winnow12

Example Sentences

"I am a huge fan of baseball."
"She used a handheld fan to cool herself down."
"The concert was sold out and the fans went wild."
"He proudly displayed his collection of vintage fans."
"The ceiling fan circulates air in the room."
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Word Game Points

Is FAN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fan is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FAN has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is FAN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fan is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FAN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is FAN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fan is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FAN has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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