wan

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wan Definition

• (n) a computer network that spans a wider area than does a local area network
• (s) (of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble; "the pale light of a half moon"; "a pale sun"; "the late afternoon light coming through the el tracks fell in pale oblongs on the street"; "a pallid sky"; "the pale (or wan) stars"; "the wan li
• (s) abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress; "the pallid face of the invalid"; "her wan face suddenly flushed"
• (s) lacking vitality as from weariness or illness or unhappiness; "a wan smile"
• (v) become pale and sickly

wan Synonyms

• pale
• pallid
• WAN
• wide area network