Synonyms for

Dans

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

Definition

A French word meaning 'in' or 'into'.

Synonyms & similar words

inside within into inward interior in amid among amidst amongst

Synonyms by register

Formal

movement motion activity progress

Informal

groove boogie jiggle shimmy

Literary

pirouette ballet pas de deux

Antonyms

stillness immobility idleness inactivity rest pause

Common collocations

  • dance music
  • dance floor
  • dance class
  • dance partner
  • dance moves
  • dance performance
  • dance routine
  • social dance

Word family

noun dance
verb dance
adjective dancing

Usage note

While 'dance' is primarily a verb, it is also commonly used as a noun referring to the activity or a specific performance. It can also refer to a sequence of steps or movements.

Example sentences

  1. He jumped dans the pool.
  2. She hid dans the closet.
  3. The cat climbed dans the tree.
  4. The book is dans the backpack.
  5. The key is dans the lock.

Quotes

  • Life is a dance. Mindfulness is witnessing that dance. - Amit Ray
  • Dance is the hidden language of the soul. - Martha Graham
  • Dance is the joy of movement and the heart of life. - Anonymous

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