gan Synonyms & Antonyms
/ɡæn/
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Gan as a Symbol
1
ISO 639-3 language code for Gan.
Gan as a Verb
1
To go.
2
simple past of gin
3
To begin.
4
(obsolete outside Northumbria) To go.
Gan as a Noun
1
Grandmother.
2
(thieves') Mouth.
Word Forms & Grammar
gan (third-person singular simple present gans, present participle gawn or gannin, simple past went or ganned, past participle gane)
gan
gan (plural gans)
Words That Rhyme With Gan
Origin of Gan
Origin 1: Probably a variant of gang, from Middle English gangen, from Old English gangan (“to step; walk; go”).
Origin 2: A variant of gran. Compare gam gam and ganny.
Word Facts for Gan
| Part of speech | symbol, verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɡæn/ |
| Meaning | ISO 639-3 language code for Gan |
| Plural | gans |
| Verb forms | gans, gawn, went, gane |
Questions People Ask About Gan
Is gan a symbol or a verb?
Gan is mainly used as a symbol, but it can also be used as a verb and a noun.
What is the plural of gan?
The plural of gan is gans.
What is the past tense of gan?
The past tense of gan is went and the past participle is gane. The present participle is gawn.