wan
Pronunciation: [wɒn]
Word
Context: "appearance"
(adjective) when someone's face looks pale or weak. It can happen when someone is tired, sick, or not feeling well. A wan face can show that a person is not in good health.
Example
After a good night's sleep, he no longer had a wan look on his face.
Example
She looked wan and exhausted after working late into the night.
Example
Why does he look so wan today?
Context: "diminish"
(verb) to gradually become smaller or less intense. It's like when a light dims or fades over time, such as the way the moon looks at the end of its cycle.
Example
The bright light began to wan as the sun set.
Example
The excitement didn't wan; instead, it grew with each passing minute.
Example
What happens to the light as it starts to wan?
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