Synonyms for van


Grammar : Noun
Spell : van
Phonetic Transcription : væn


Définition of van

Origin :
  • "front part of an army or other advancing group," c.1600, shortening of vanguard.
  • noun small truck
  • noun vehicle
Example sentences :
  • Tell Mrs. Van Geist if she can't come down, I'll run up to her.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Mrs. Van Geist fixed her niece with a sudden look of suspicion.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • A lovely girl, my dear Mrs. Van Dam,' she said; 'a privilege to know her.
  • Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
  • I'm pretty sure that Mrs. Van Dam dislikes to see us together.
  • Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
  • We all laughed hysterically, and then Mrs. Van Dam and John went away.
  • Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
  • Kitty was with them, and she darted towards me, but Mrs. Van Dam was before her.
  • Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
  • The dealer had lost patience and had sent for the picture; the van told the story.
  • Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith
  • Had he not been sure of getting it he would not have sent the van.
  • Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith
  • We were the third from the van, and we all anchored within canister range.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • "I'll lead the van," answered Mr. Trant, and then all was settled.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper

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