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Fan: Meaning, Examples & Usage Guide (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：devotee (Fan)

Fan 🔊

/fæn/

n./v.

A person who admires and supports someone or something, like a singer or a sports team.

devotee 🔊

➕

/ˌdevəˈtiː/

n./v.

A person who has a strong interest in or admiration for a particular activity, person, or thing.

📁 Category：Entertainment & Sports 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old English 'fann' (winnowing fan) and shortened from 'fanatic'.

💡 Mnemonic

A fan (device) cools you; a fan (person) warms your heart with support.

📖 Example

She has been a loyal fan of the basketball team for over ten years, watching every game. 🔊 She has been a loyal fan of the basketball team for over ten years, watching every game.

🔗 Collocations

die-hard fan – a very loyal and dedicated fan

fan club – an organized group of fans of a particular person or team

fan base – the group of fans of a particular person, group, or activity

🔄 Synonyms

admirer (n.) – a person who has a high opinion of someone or something

supporter (n.) – a person who gives assistance or encouragement to someone or something

🚫 Antonyms

critic (n.) – a person who expresses an unfavorable opinion of something

detractor (n.) – a person who belittles the worth of something

🌱 Derivatives

fandom (n.) – the state or condition of being a fan of someone or something

fanboy (n.) – a male fan who is very enthusiastic about a particular subject

📖 Cultural Story

The enthusiast sense originated from 'fanatic', Latin 'fanaticus' (inspired by a temple). The device sense comes from Latin 'vannus' (winnowing basket) via Old English 'fann'.

Meaning 2：air circulator (Fan)

Fan 🔊

/fæn/

n./v.

An object or machine with blades that spins to create a cool breeze and move air around.

air circulator 🔊

➕

/ɛər ˈsɜːrkjʊleɪtər/

n./v.

A device with rotating blades that creates a current of air for cooling or ventilation.

📁 Category：Objects & Materials 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The old fan on the desk made a soft humming sound as it kept the room cool during the hot summer. 🔊 The old fan on the desk made a soft humming sound as it kept the room cool during the hot summer.

🔗 Collocations

ceiling fan – a fan fixed to the ceiling that circulates air in a room

exhaust fan – a fan that removes stale air or fumes from a room

hand fan – a portable folding fan held in the hand to create a breeze

🔄 Synonyms

ventilator (n.) – a device that circulates fresh air in a room or building

air blower (n.) – a machine that produces a strong current of air

🚫 Antonyms

heater (n.) – a device that gives out heat to warm a room

🌱 Derivatives

fanning (n.) – the action of moving air with a fan

fanless (adj.) – without a fan (referring to devices that do not require cooling fans)