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WAN

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Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Wan.

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Def 1 UK

Wan - as a noun

A computer network that spans a wider area than does a local area network

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wide area network

Wan - as an adjective satellite

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

Example: "The pale light of a half moon"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
palepallidsick

Abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress

Example: "The pallid face of the invalid"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
palepallid

Lacking vitality as from weariness or illness or unhappiness

Example: "A wan smile"

Wan - as a verb

Become pale and sickly

Wan - as an adjective

Pale, sickly-looking.

Dim, faint.

Bland, uninterested.

Example: "A wan expression"

Example Sentences

"He had a wan smile on his face."
"The sick child had a pale and wan complexion."
"Her wan appearance indicated a lack of sleep."
"Despite her illness, she had a wan determination in her eyes."
"The wan light of the moon filtered through the window."
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Word Game Points

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

WAN has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

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

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

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