Definition of WAN

1. Noun. A computer network that spans a wider area than does a local area network.

Exact synonyms: Wide Area Network
Generic synonyms: Computer Network

2. Verb. Become pale and sickly.
Generic synonyms: Come Down, Sicken

3. Adjective. (of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble. "The wan light of dawn"
Exact synonyms: Pale, Pallid, Sick
Similar to: Weak
Derivative terms: Paleness

4. Adjective. Abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress. "Her wan face suddenly flushed"
Exact synonyms: Pale, Pallid
Similar to: Colorless, Colourless
Derivative terms: Paleness, Pallidness, Wanness

5. Adjective. Lacking vitality as from weariness or illness or unhappiness. "A wan smile"
Similar to: Unanimated

Definition of WAN

1. imp. Won.

2. a. Having a pale or sickly hue; languid of look; pale; pallid.

3. n. The quality of being wan; wanness.

4. v. i. To grow wan; to become pale or sickly in looks.

5. imp. Won.

6. a. Having a pale or sickly hue; languid of look; pale; pallid.

7. n. The quality of being wan; wanness.

8. v. i. To grow wan; to become pale or sickly in looks.

Definition of WAN

1. Acronym. (computing) wide area network, as contrasted with a LAN, or local area network. Used to describe a computer network that covers a large geographic area, which can refer to several buildings in a city, or several cities. Can refer to a group of LANs connected by dedicated long-distance links. ¹

2. Adjective. Pale, sickly-looking. ¹

3. Adjective. Dim, faint. ¹

4. Adjective. Bland, uninterested. ¹

5. Verb. (obsolete) (past of win) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of WAN

1. unnaturally pale [adj WANNER, WANNEST] / to become wan [v WANNED, WANNING, WANS] - See also: wan

Lexicographical Neighbors of WAN

WA
WAC
WACC
WACs
WADA
WAE
WAF
WAFF
WAFFs
WAFL
WAG
WAGs
WAIS
WAMP
WAN (current term)
WANs
WAP
WARNO
WASD
WASH
WATS
WATS line
WAfreE
WB
WBA
WBAGNFARB
WBE
WBN

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