Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: van
IPA transcription: [v'æn]
Pronunciations of van
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: van
    Meaning: a truck with an enclosed cargo space
  • Synonyms: van, caravan
    Meaning: a camper equipped with living quarters
  • Synonyms: van
    Meaning: (Great Britain) a closed railroad car that carries baggage or freight
  • Synonyms: vanguard, van
    Meaning: the leading units moving at the head of an army
  • Synonyms: avant-garde, vanguard, van, new_wave
    Meaning: any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
Usage examples
  • Mr. Van Brandt came in.
  • MRS. VAN BRANDT AT HOME.
  • Then Mrs. Van Degen turned to her.
  • "It is nothing, dear Mrs. Van Raffles.
  • "I know it," said Percy, "and so's Van!"
  • Mr. van der Luyden turned to Mrs. Archer.
  • Mr. van der Luyden was the first to speak.
  • If it crosses Van Ness Avenue the city is gone."
  • Go, I implore you, before Van Brandt comes back.
  • Undine found Mrs. Van Degen putting on her cloak.
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