wanning

wan

W w

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [won]
- /wɒn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [won]
- /wɒn/

Definitions of wanning word

adjective wanning of an unnatural or sickly pallor; pallid; lacking color: His wan face suddenly flushed. 1
adjective wanning showing or suggesting ill health, fatigue, unhappiness, etc.: a wan look; a wan smile. 1
adjective wanning lacking in forcefulness, competence, or effectiveness: their wan attempts to organize the alumni. 1
adjective wanning Archaic. dark or gloomy. pale in color or hue. 1
verb wanning a simple past tense of win1 . 1

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Origin of wanning

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English; Old English wann dark, gloomy

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Parts of speech for Wanning

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wanning popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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