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wan

The correct spelling is wan.

How to pronounce wan

/wɒn/
noun

IPA: /wɒn/

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The correct spelling is wan. The quality of being wan; wanness. For example: "A wan expression"

Usage Examples

A wan expression

I knew as soon I met him that John was the one for me and we were married within a month.

2003 September 26, "DEAL WITH IT!!!!11one!!", in alt.games.video.nintendo.gamecube, Usenet

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The quality of being wan; wanness.
  2. 2.The digit or figure 1.
  3. 3.The neutral element with respect to multiplication in a ring.
  4. 4.A one-dollar bill.
  5. 5.One run scored by hitting the ball and running between the wickets; a single.

adjective

  1. 1.Pale, sickly-looking.
  2. 2.Dim, faint.
  3. 3.Bland, uninterested.

verb

  1. 1.To conquer, defeat.
  2. 2.To reach some destination or object, despite difficulty or toil (now usually intransitive, with preposition or locative adverb).
  3. 3.To triumph or achieve victory in (a game, a war, etc.).
  4. 4.To gain (a prize) by succeeding in competition or contest.
  5. 5.To obtain (someone) by wooing; to make an ally or friend of (frequently with over).

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