fan
A fan is a person who has a strong interest in or admiration for a particular sports team, athlete, or celebrity. Fans often show their support by watching games, wearing team colors, and attending events.
Exemplos
3 de 5He is a big fan of the local football team.
He is a big supporter of the local football team.
The organization wishes to thank every fan for their loyalty.
The organization wants to thank every supporter for their loyalty.
I'm a massive fan of your work!
I'm a huge admirer of your work!
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'fanatic.' A fan is a mini-fanatic who cheers loudly at a game.
Quiz rápido
I am a big ____ of the national basketball team.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: fan
Exemplos
He is a big fan of the local football team.
everydayHe is a big supporter of the local football team.
The organization wishes to thank every fan for their loyalty.
formalThe organization wants to thank every supporter for their loyalty.
I'm a massive fan of your work!
informalI'm a huge admirer of your work!
The study analyzes fan behavior during high-stakes matches.
academicThe study analyzes supporter behavior during important matches.
We need to engage the fan base to increase ticket sales.
businessWe need to involve the group of supporters to increase ticket sales.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
die-hard fan
an extremely loyal supporter
fan mail
letters sent by supporters to a celebrity
fair-weather fan
someone who only supports a team when they are winning
Frequentemente confundido com
Fun refers to enjoyment or pleasure, while a fan is a person who supports something.
The same word is used for a machine or object that moves air to keep you cool.
Notas de uso
The word is almost always used with the preposition 'of', as in 'a fan of basketball'. It is a countable noun, so you should use 'a' or 'the' before it.
Erros comuns
Beginners often forget the article and say 'I am fan of...' instead of 'I am a fan of...'.
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'fanatic.' A fan is a mini-fanatic who cheers loudly at a game.
Origem da palavra
An 1880s abbreviation of the word 'fanatic', which comes from the Latin 'fanaticus' meaning inspired by a divinity or insane.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many cultures, being a sports fan is a key part of identity, with fans wearing specific colors to show their community belonging.
Quiz rápido
I am a big ____ of the national basketball team.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: fan
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