fans
Meaning of fans
plural noun
- an apparatus with rotating blades that creates a current of air for cooling or ventilation.
a couple of ceiling fans, lazily turning
the kitchen may need to be fitted with an extractor fan
- a handheld device, typically folding and shaped like a segment of a circle when spread out, that is waved so as to cool the person holding it.
the girls were giggling behind their fans
- cool (someone or something) by waving an object to create a current of air.
he fanned himself with his hat
- increase the strength of (a fire) by blowing on it or stirring up the air near it.
fanned by an easterly wind, the fire spread rapidly
- disperse or radiate from a central point to cover a wide area.
the arriving passengers began to fan out through the town in search of lodgings
Old English fann (as a noun denoting a device for winnowing grain), fannian (verb), from Latin vannus ‘winnowing fan’. Compare with vane.
plural noun- a person who has a strong interest in or admiration for a particular person or thing.
football fans
I'm a fan of this author
late 19th century (originally US): abbreviation of fanatic.
plural noun- a member of a people inhabiting parts of Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon.
- the Bantu language of the Fang, with over 500,000 speakers.
French, probably from Fang Pangwe .
Information about fans
- The singular form of fans is: fan.
- Languages in which fans is used:
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- It consists of 1 syllables and 4 chars.
- fans is a word monosyllabic because it has one syllable
fans synonyms
Meaning an appliance or aperture for ventilating a room or other space:
Meaning a person or thing that blows, especially a mechanical device for creating a current of air used to dry or heat something:
Meaning (in India) a large cloth fan on a frame suspended from the ceiling, moved backwards and forwards by pulling on a cord:
Meaning become or make less hot:
Meaning express (an opinion or grievance) publicly:
Meaning introduce air into (a material):
Meaning (of wind) move creating an air current:
Meaning cause air to enter and circulate freely in (a room, building, etc.):
Meaning make (something) newer, cleaner, or more attractive:
Meaning give new strength or energy to; reinvigorate:
Meaning give support, confidence, or hope to (someone):
Meaning encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behaviour):
Meaning sustain or inflame (an intense feeling):
Meaning set (something) on fire:
Meaning catch fire or cause to catch fire:
Meaning provoke or intensify (strong feelings, especially anger) in someone:
Meaning encourage or arouse interest or enthusiasm in:
Meaning bring about or initiate (an action or event):
Meaning stimulate or give rise to (a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one) in someone:
Meaning cause (someone) to feel very enthusiastic and eager:
Meaning evoke or awaken (a feeling, emotion, or response):
Meaning rouse from sleep; cause to stop sleeping:
Meaning another term for wake1 (sense 1 of the verb):
Meaning fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative:
Meaning cause (a device) to function:
Meaning (of a substance) undergo fermentation:
Meaning instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action):
Meaning set on fire:
Meaning open out (something) so as to extend its surface area, width, or length:
Meaning move (a door or window) so as to leave a space allowing access and vision:
Meaning (of a road or path) divide into one or more subdivisions:
Meaning (of something soft or elastic) be made or be capable of being made longer or wider without tearing or breaking:
Meaning spread out:
Meaning make or become spread out from a rolled or folded state, especially in order to be open to the wind:
Meaning open or spread out from a folded position:
Meaning a person who is very interested in a particular activity or subject:
Meaning a person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about someone or something:
Meaning a person who has a particular regard for someone or something:
Meaning a person who likes or enjoys a specified thing:
Meaning an enthusiastic devotee of a specified thing or activity:
Meaning a person who is actively interested in and wishes success for a particular sports team:
Meaning a person who supports and admires a particular person or set of ideas:
Meaning a personal follower of Christ during his life, especially one of the twelve Apostles:
Meaning someone who supports a particular party, person, or set of ideas:
Meaning a person, institution, or country that supports someone or something, especially financially:
Meaning a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals:
Meaning a person who has surpassed all rivals in a sporting contest or other competition:
Meaning a person, such as a monk or nun, who has made vows of dedication to religious service:
Meaning a person who is very knowledgeable about or skilful in a particular area:
Meaning an expert judge in matters of taste:
Meaning a person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about an activity, subject, or pastime:
Meaning a yellowish-beige colour:
Meaning an enthusiast or devotee of a particular thing:
Meaning a person who is obsessed with a particular activity or interest:
Meaning a harmful microorganism, typically a bacterium:
Meaning a person who is excessively interested in or enthusiastic about a specified thing:
Meaning an obsessive enthusiast:
Meaning a young woman who regularly follows a pop group or other celebrity, especially in the hope of having a sexual relationship with them:
Meaning a drug addict:
Meaning a disc jockey:
Words that rhyme with fans
Fans, sarafans, busulfans, endosulfans, tailfans, infans, nonfans, turbofans, superfans
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