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Shan

/ ʃæn / Another word for shan — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

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Formal

lack absence want need

Informal

ain't got don't have miss out on

Literary

wanting lacking needing

Antonyms

gain profit success win achieve obtain acquire

Common collocations

  • shan't do
  • shan't go
  • shan't see
  • shan't have
  • shan't be
  • shan't tell
  • shan't get

Usage note

'Shan' is an archaic or dialectal form of 'shall not', primarily found in older literature or specific regional dialects. It is not standard modern English.

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