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partisan vs fan

fan vs partisan

partisan and fan both are nouns.

partisan is an adjective but fan is not an adjective.

partisan is not a verb while fan is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
partisan Yes Yes No No
fan Yes No Yes No
As nouns, fan is a hyponym of partisan; that is, fan is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than partisan:
  • partisan: an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
  • fan: an enthusiastic devotee of sports
partisan (noun) fan (noun)
a pike with a long tapering double-edged blade with lateral projections; 16th and 17th centuries a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces
a fervent and even militant proponent of something an ardent follower and admirer
an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity an enthusiastic devotee of sports
partisan (adjective) fan (adjective)
devoted to a cause or party
partisan (verb) fan (verb)
make (an emotion) fiercer
blow away or off with a current of air
strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
agitate the air
Difference between partisan and fan

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