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fan

/fæn/
Main Example

I turned on the fan because it was hot.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A device that creates a current of air to cool or ventilate a space.

Other Example

The fan helped to cool the room.

She used a fan to dry her hair.

We sat in front of the fan on a hot day.

Synonyms

ceiling fan

table fan

electric fan

Synonyms

blower

ventilator

air circulator

fan

/fæn/
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Main Example

He fanned himself with a magazine.

Example context
en-us flagHe fanned himself with a magazine.
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To move air with a fan or by waving something.

Other Example

She fanned the flames with a piece of cardboard.

en-us flagShe fanned the flames with a piece of cardboard.

He fanned the air to cool himself down.

en-us flagHe fanned the air to cool himself down.

The teacher fanned the papers on her desk.

en-us flagThe teacher fanned the papers on her desk.
Synonyms

fan the flames

en-us flagfan the flames

fan the air

en-us flagfan the air

fan oneself

en-us flagfan oneself
Synonyms

wave

flutter

flap

fan

/fæn/
Main Example

She is a big fan of that singer.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A person who has a strong interest in or admiration for a particular person, group, or activity.

Other Example
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fan

/fæn/
Main Example

The artist painted a beautiful fan on the wall.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A structure or object that resembles a fan in shape, often used for decoration.

Other Example
Synonyms
Synonyms

fan

/fæn/
Main Example

She fanned the cards before dealing.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To spread out or open something like a fan.

Other Example

He fanned the pages of the book to find the right chapter.

The teacher fanned the papers before handing them out.

She fanned her hair to dry it quickly.

Synonyms

fan the flames

fan out

fan the cards

Synonyms

spread

open

expand

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