Meaning
A machine with blades that turn to move the air and keep you cool. A "fan" is also a person who likes a singer, team, or film very much.
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Word origin
The machine sense comes from Latin vannus, a basket used to blow air through grain. The supporter sense is a short form of fanatic.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- vannus
- English cognates
- fanatic
Grammar
Examples
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This fan is a machine that moves the air.
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"Fans" is the plural.
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Here "fan" means a person who likes something very much.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 14, lesson 1: fan, commit, local and 7 more words.