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fannoun
fans
pl
UK
/fæn/
US
/fæn/
The fan in the room was making a lot of noise.
Вентилятор в комнате издавал много шума.
She is a big fan of the band.
Она большая поклонница этой группы.
Additional translations
веер
Synonyms
supporter
addict
buff
aficionado
devotee
follower
admirer
enthusiast
fanverb
fanned
Past Simple
fanned
Past Participle
fanning
Gerund
UK
/fæn/
US
/fæn/
She used a piece of paper to fan herself in the heat.
Она использовала лист бумаги, чтобы обмахивать себя в жару.
The wind began to fan the flames of the fire.
Ветер начал раздувать пламя огня.
Synonyms
stir
flutter
wave
flap
fanadjective
UK
/fæn/
US
/fæn/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to enthusiasts or admirers, e.g., "fan club", "fan mail".
Synonyms
enthusiastic
devoted
ardent
avid
passionate
fervent
zealous
supportive
dedicated
admiring

Definitions

fannoun
A device for creating a current of air or a breeze, typically by the movement of a surface or blades.
The ceiling fan was spinning slowly, providing a gentle breeze in the room.
An enthusiastic devotee or admirer of a sport, pastime, celebrity, etc.
She is a huge fan of the band and attends all their concerts.
fanverb
To cool by waving a fan or something similar.
She fanned herself with a magazine to stay cool in the heat.
To spread out or move in a shape resembling a fan.
The peacock fanned its tail feathers to impress the onlookers.
To stir up or intensify emotions or situations.
His comments only served to fan the flames of the ongoing debate.
To blow air on something to make it burn more intensely.
He fanned the embers to get the fire going again.
fanadjective
Relating to or intended for fans (enthusiasts or admirers).
She spent all evening answering her fan mail.
Spreading out from a single point in the shape of a fan; fan-shaped.
A fan arrangement of feathers decorated the dancer’s costume.
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