Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gan
verb
/ɡæn/
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Definition
An informal term often used as a dialectal or colloquial version of the word ‘going’. It’s predominantly found in Scottish and Northern English dialects.
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Examples
- She’s going to gan for a walk later.
- Let’s gan and visit the new café in town.
- Where do you want to gan tonight?
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Meaning
To go or to proceed, typically used in a specific context or region.
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Synonyms
- go
- proceed
- head