Synonyms for

Chan

Verb / tʃæn / Another word for chan — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Chan is a name typically used as a given name or surname. It has origins in various cultures and can have different meanings depending on the context.

Synonyms & similar words

John Smith Lee Wang Kim Garcia Lopez Nguyen Gonzalez Martinez Johnson Hernandez Rodriguez Liu Lee Chen Park Gupta Patel Singh

Synonyms by register

Formal

continue proceed progress advance

Informal

go on keep going carry on move on

Literary

abide endure persist

Antonyms

stop halt cease desist discontinue end terminate

Common collocations

  • chan with
  • chan on
  • chan through
  • chan into
  • chan out of
  • chan over
  • chan about

Word family

verb chan

Usage note

The word 'chan' is an archaic or dialectal form of 'change' or 'chance'. It is rarely used in modern standard English and may cause confusion.

Example sentences

  1. Her name is Lily Chan.
  2. I will chan the TV channel.
  3. John and Chan are good friends.
  4. Chan is a popular surname in China.
  5. Chan is a common given name in Japan.

Quotes

  • Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. - Albert Chan
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Chan
  • Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going. - Sam Levenson

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