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tanned

The correct spelling is tanned.

How to pronounce tanned

verb

Say it like: Tan-ned

The correct spelling is tanned. To change to a tan colour due to exposure to the sun. For example: "No matter how long I stay out in the sun, I never tan. though I do burn."

Usage Examples

No matter how long I stay out in the sun, I never tan. though I do burn.

You're looking very tanned.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To change to a tan colour due to exposure to the sun.
  2. 2.To change an animal hide into leather by soaking it in tannic acid. To work as a tanner.
  3. 3.To spank or beat.

adjective

  1. 1.Having a suntan.
  2. 2.(of leather) Finished, made using tannic acid (as opposed to abrasion).

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