Fan
noun
A machine that makes air move around to cool the place off.
It's so hot today, we need to turn on the fan.
Often appears as...
- electric fan
- ceiling fan
noun
Someone who really likes a certain person, group, or thing.
I am a big fan of the Harry Potter series.
Often appears as...
- fan club
- soccer fan
verb
To move air around, especially in order to keep cool.
She was fanning herself with a magazine.
Often appears as...
- fan oneself
- fan the flames
verb
To make something stronger, especially a feeling or emotion.
His encouraging words fanned my enthusiasm.
Often appears as...
- fan the flames
- fan enthusiasm
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Approving
noun
Something shaped like a fan.
Peacock's tail opens up into a beautiful fan.
Often appears as...
- peacock fan
- fan of feathers
Usage tips
Approving
Literary
noun
A machine that makes air move around to cool the place off.
It's so hot today, we need to turn on the fan.
Often appears as...
- electric fan
- ceiling fan
noun
Someone who really likes a certain person, group, or thing.
I am a big fan of the Harry Potter series.
Often appears as...
- fan club
- soccer fan
verb
To move air around, especially in order to keep cool.
She was fanning herself with a magazine.
Often appears as...
- fan oneself
- fan the flames
verb
To make something stronger, especially a feeling or emotion.
His encouraging words fanned my enthusiasm.
Often appears as...
- fan the flames
- fan enthusiasm
Usage tips
Approving
noun
Something shaped like a fan.
Peacock's tail opens up into a beautiful fan.
Often appears as...
- peacock fan
- fan of feathers
Usage tips
Approving
Literary
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Cooling Device
Refers to devices used for air circulation and temperature control in a space.
During the heatwave, even the classroom's fan was on full speed.
Pro Tip 2/3Electricity Dependency
Fans require a power source, emphasizing their role in modern convenience.
The power outage left us without the fan's breeze all night.
Pro Tip 3/3Noise Association
Fans can be associated with a white noise that some find soothing or distracting.
I can't sleep without the fan on; the sound drowns out the traffic noise.
Pro Tip 1/3Cooling Device
Refers to devices used for air circulation and temperature control in a space.
During the heatwave, even the classroom's fan was on full speed.
Pro Tip 2/3Electricity Dependency
Fans require a power source, emphasizing their role in modern convenience.
The power outage left us without the fan's breeze all night.
Pro Tip 3/3Noise Association
Fans can be associated with a white noise that some find soothing or distracting.
I can't sleep without the fan on; the sound drowns out the traffic noise.
Pro Tip 1/3Cooling Device
Refers to devices used for air circulation and temperature control in a space.
During the heatwave, even the classroom's fan was on full speed.
Pro Tip 2/3Electricity Dependency
Fans require a power source, emphasizing their role in modern convenience.
The power outage left us without the fan's breeze all night.
Pro Tip 3/3Noise Association
Fans can be associated with a white noise that some find soothing or distracting.
I can't sleep without the fan on; the sound drowns out the traffic noise.
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Can you solve the...
Otherwise, look at whatever's in there, and then open the box with that picture on it. Keep going that way until you find your instrument. The bandmates are skeptical, but amazingly enough, they all find what they need. And a few hours later, they're playing to thousands of adoring fans.
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What does it take to...
has an answer films and television shows are being analyzed by legions of fans the world over now and in real time every single detail of a production is analyzing depths by amateurs and experts alike and the results are shared instantaneously let me show you just a
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The science of skin...
and increasingly lighter pheomelanin-rich skin shades fanning outwards as the sunshine dwindles. Therefore, skin color is little more than an adaptive trait for living on a rock that orbits the Sun. It may absorb light, but it certainly does not reflect character.
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How equal do we want the...
because expectations do change our physiology. And of course, we all know that in sports, if you are a fan of a particular team, you can't help but see the game develop from the perspective of your team. So all of those are cases in which our preconceived notions
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Margaret Stewart: How...
you are a participant in the digital rights ecosystem. Whether you're an artist, a technologist, a lawyer or a fan, the handling of copyright directly impacts your life. Rights management is no longer simply a question of ownership,
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A brief history of goths...
What do fans of atmospheric post-punk music have in common with ancient barbarians? Not much. So why are both known as goths? Is it a weird coincidence or a deeper connection stretching across the centuries?
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BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
like a real-life Spider Woman she sprays strands of silk they one long continuous flow the threads fan out like a sail and
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Best Spider Moments PIPE...
like a real-life spider woman she sprays strands of silk in one long continuous flow the threads fan out like a sail and
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Real-Life Spider Shoots...
Like a real-life Spider-Woman, she sprays strands of silk in one long, continuous flow. The threads fan out like a sail
Video examples
Watch the Total Solar...
I'm an observational astrophysicist and a lover of the night sky I'm so excited about what's gonna happen fall back to fishy I'm a night sky photographer working with National Geographic and the founder of the world at night program so the whole life I was involved with night sky and a fan of astronomy so it's almost like we're
Video examples
Can you solve the...
Otherwise, look at whatever's in there, and then open the box with that picture on it. Keep going that way until you find your instrument. The bandmates are skeptical, but amazingly enough, they all find what they need. And a few hours later, they're playing to thousands of adoring fans.
Video examples
What does it take to...
has an answer films and television shows are being analyzed by legions of fans the world over now and in real time every single detail of a production is analyzing depths by amateurs and experts alike and the results are shared instantaneously let me show you just a
Video examples
The science of skin...
and increasingly lighter pheomelanin-rich skin shades fanning outwards as the sunshine dwindles. Therefore, skin color is little more than an adaptive trait for living on a rock that orbits the Sun. It may absorb light, but it certainly does not reflect character.
Video examples
How equal do we want the...
because expectations do change our physiology. And of course, we all know that in sports, if you are a fan of a particular team, you can't help but see the game develop from the perspective of your team. So all of those are cases in which our preconceived notions
Video examples
Margaret Stewart: How...
you are a participant in the digital rights ecosystem. Whether you're an artist, a technologist, a lawyer or a fan, the handling of copyright directly impacts your life. Rights management is no longer simply a question of ownership,
Video examples
A brief history of goths...
What do fans of atmospheric post-punk music have in common with ancient barbarians? Not much. So why are both known as goths? Is it a weird coincidence or a deeper connection stretching across the centuries?
Video examples
BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
like a real-life Spider Woman she sprays strands of silk they one long continuous flow the threads fan out like a sail and
Video examples
Best Spider Moments PIPE...
like a real-life spider woman she sprays strands of silk in one long continuous flow the threads fan out like a sail and
Video examples
Real-Life Spider Shoots...
Like a real-life Spider-Woman, she sprays strands of silk in one long, continuous flow. The threads fan out like a sail
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Quote examples
Tom Holland
English Actor
It's definitely a good way to stay in touch with your fans. The main reason I really use Instagram is because I want to hear their thoughts and what would they like to happen and see if I can make that happen. Which is a really nice way of being in touch with them all around the world.
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Mary J. Blige
American Musician
I just want fans to walk away knowing that no matter what's going on, no matter how happy you are, no matter how sad you are, we did it. We're strong in this. We've come a long way, and life is not just one thing.
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Dolly Parton
American Singer
Every time I come to Europe, I'm just as excited as I was my very first time, which was many, many years ago. I love that part of the world, and I especially love the fans.
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Lady Gaga
American Singer
I talk about myself in the third person all the time. I don't live my life in the way someone like you does. I live my life completely serving only my work and my fans.
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Kevin Hart
American Actor
At the end of the day, your fans are the people who support you in and out. And their opinions matter.
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LeBron James
American Basketball Player
I love showcasing my talents - not only to my hometown fans and my own team but to the world.
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Kanye West
American Rapper
If I was just a fan of music, I would think that I was the number one artist in the world.
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Selena Gomez
American Actress
My fans are so important to me, and I would never want to disappoint them.
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Jackie Chan
Chinese Actor
I know I have a responsibility to the fans.
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Sergio Ramos
Spanish Athlete
We must thank our fans for their support.
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Tom Holland
English Actor
It's definitely a good way to stay in touch with your fans. The main reason I really use Instagram is because I want to hear their thoughts and what would they like to happen and see if I can make that happen. Which is a really nice way of being in touch with them all around the world.
Quote examples
Mary J. Blige
American Musician
I just want fans to walk away knowing that no matter what's going on, no matter how happy you are, no matter how sad you are, we did it. We're strong in this. We've come a long way, and life is not just one thing.
Quote examples
Dolly Parton
American Singer
Every time I come to Europe, I'm just as excited as I was my very first time, which was many, many years ago. I love that part of the world, and I especially love the fans.
Quote examples
Lady Gaga
American Singer
I talk about myself in the third person all the time. I don't live my life in the way someone like you does. I live my life completely serving only my work and my fans.
Quote examples
Kevin Hart
American Actor
At the end of the day, your fans are the people who support you in and out. And their opinions matter.
Quote examples
LeBron James
American Basketball Player
I love showcasing my talents - not only to my hometown fans and my own team but to the world.
Quote examples
Kanye West
American Rapper
If I was just a fan of music, I would think that I was the number one artist in the world.
Quote examples
Selena Gomez
American Actress
My fans are so important to me, and I would never want to disappoint them.
Quote examples
Jackie Chan
Chinese Actor
I know I have a responsibility to the fans.
Quote examples
Sergio Ramos
Spanish Athlete
We must thank our fans for their support.
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