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

Lexicographical Neighbors of Wan

wampee
wampees
wampish
wampished
wampishes
wampishing
wampum
wampum
wampumpeag
wampumpeags
wampums
wampus
wampuses
wamus
wamuses
WAN (current term)
Wanamaker
wand
Wandala
Wanda Landowska
wander
wandered
wanderer
wanderers
wandering
wandering
wandering(a)
wanderings
wandering abscess
wandering albatross

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