wan

wɒn

wanner, wannest

Definition

Synonyms

Definition of wan - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

lack of vitalitylacking vitality due to weariness or unhappiness

His wan expression worried his friends.

anemic

ashen

pale

pale sickly

pale and giving the impression of illness or exhaustion

His wan face made him look ill.

pale

sickly

dim light

Dated

faint or dim in brightness

Dated

The wan light of the moon barely lit the path.

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Origin of wan

Old English, wan (dark, gloomy)

Terms with wan included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.

lurid

adj.

appearance

ghastly pale or wan in appearance

peak

medical

become sick or wan

ghastly

adj.

appearance

deathly pale or wan

SKW

acr.

acr: Shau Kei Wan

place in Hong Kong

SWH

acr.

acr: Sai Wan Ho

place where people live in Hong Kong

TSW

acr.

acr: Tsuen Wan

town located in Hong Kong

Examples of wan in a sentence

The patient's wan appearance concerned the doctor.
She appeared wan after the long illness.
His wan complexion worried the doctors.
A wan glow lingered over the empty harbor.
The lantern gave off a wan light before dying.

View all translations of wan

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:blafard, livide, ...
German:blass, fahl, ...
Italian:spento, fioco, ...
Spanish:demacrado, tenue, ...
Portuguese:pálido, ténue, ...
Chinese:憔悴的, 病态的, ...
Japanese:青白い, 病弱な, ...
Arabic:شَاحِب, مصفر, ...
Hebrew:חִוֵּר, חוֹלָנִי, ...
Russian:изможденный, болезненный, ...
Ukrainian:блідий, тьмяний, ...
Hindi:मुरझाया हुआ, पीला, ...
Bengali:নিস্তেজ, ফ্যাকাশে, ...
Catalan:deslluït, tènue, ...
Czech:sklíčený, pobledlý, ...
Danish:bleg, svag, ...
Dutch:bleek, ziekelijk, ...
Greek:χλωμός, ωχρός, ...
Hungarian:bágyadt, beteges, ...
Khmer:ស្លេកស្លាំង, ស្លេក, ...
Korean:창백한, 병약한, ...
Persian:رنگ‌پریده, بیمارگونه, ...
Polish:blady, chorowity, ...
Portuguese (BR):abatido, pálido, ...
Romanian:palid, bolnăvicios, ...
Swedish:blek, dämpad, ...
Thai:ซีดเซียว, สลัว, ...
Turkish:solgun, soluk, ...
Vietnamese:xanh xao, mờ nhạt, ...

WAN

wæn

Definition of WAN - Reverso English Dictionary

Acronym

acr: wide area network

TECH.

large network that covers a big area

TECH.

The company uses a WAN to connect offices across the country.
The WAN connects multiple branch offices.
A WAN is essential for global businesses.

wide area network

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Expressions with WAN

💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.

SD-WAN

abbr.

network that uses software to control connections

Our office uses SD-WAN for better internet.

View all translations of WAN

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:WAN, ...
German:Weitverkehrsnetz, ...
Italian:WAN, ...
Spanish:red de área amplia, ...
Portuguese:WAN, ...
Chinese:广域网, ...
Japanese:広域ネットワーク, ...
Arabic:شبكة واسعة النطاق, ...
Hebrew:רֶשֶׁת אֲזוֹרִית רְחָבָה, ...
Russian:Глобальная вычислительная сеть, ...
Ukrainian:WAN, ...
Hindi:वाइड एरिया नेटवर्क, ...
Bengali:ওয়াইড এরিয়া নেটওয়ার্ক, ...
Catalan:WAN, ...
Czech:WAN, ...
Danish:bredt netværk, ...
Dutch:WAN, ...
Greek:Ευρύ Δίκτυο Περιοχής, ...
Hungarian:nagy kiterjedésű hálózat, ...
Khmer:បណ្តាញតំបន់ធំទូលាយ, ...
Korean:WAN, ...
Persian:شبکه گسترده, ...
Polish:WAN, ...
Portuguese (BR):WAN, ...
Romanian:WAN, ...
Swedish:WAN, ...
Thai:เครือข่ายพื้นที่กว้าง, ...
Turkish:geniş alan ağı, ...
Vietnamese:mạng diện rộng, ...

Browse the dictionary entries starting with “w”:

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.

Definition of wan - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

Origin of wan

Terms related to wan

Terms with wan included in their meaning

Examples of wan in a sentence

View all translations of wan

Definition of WAN - Reverso English Dictionary

Acronym

Expressions with WAN

Terms related to WAN

View all translations of WAN

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery