Synonyms for

Lan

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

Definition

Lan is not a word in the English language. However, it can be a name or an abbreviation for 'Local Area Network.'

Synonyms & similar words

localareanetwork lan

Synonyms by register

Formal

conurbation urban center

Informal

the sticks out in the country the boonies

Literary

hamlet borough

Antonyms

city town village metropolis urban area

Common collocations

  • small town
  • country town
  • sleepy town
  • market town
  • coastal town
  • mining town
  • old town
  • historic town

Word family

noun town
adjective townish

Usage note

While 'town' can refer to any size settlement, it often implies a smaller, more rural community in contrast to a city. It can also be used informally to refer to any place of residence.

Example sentences

  1. Lan is a name that means 'orchid' in Vietnamese.
  2. A LAN is a type of computer network that connects devices in a limited area.
  3. I met a girl named Lan at the park today.
  4. Our office uses a LAN to share files and printers.
  5. Lan is a three-letter word that is easy to remember.

Quotes

  • Money can't buy happiness, but it's a lot more comfortable to cry in a Mercedes than on a bicycle. - Fang Lan
  • It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving. - Mother Teresa
  • The only thing that overcomes hard luck is hard work. - Harry Golden

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