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Van

🇬🇧 UK /["/væn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/væn/"]/

Meaning of Van

a covered vehicle with no side windows in its back half, usually smaller than a lorry, used for carrying goods or people

In simple words: A type of vehicle that has a lot of space inside.

Van in a sentence

• We drove the van to the beach for our family trip.
• The delivery man arrived in a big white van.
• The kids loved playing in the back of the van during the long drive.
• They converted the van into a living space for their travels.
• She saw a van parked outside the store with a loudspeaker.
• He painted the van in bright colors to stand out in the parking lot.
• The mechanics are repairing the van that broke down last week.

How to use Van

Used to refer to a vehicle often used for transporting goods or groups of people. More common in casual speech than formal writing. Not typically used in a poetic context.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'van' like 'a van full of fans cheering.'

Related words

Collocations with Van

• delivery
• camper
• transit
• drive
• park
• load
• driver
• delivery
• camper
• transit
• drive
• park
• load
• driver

Synonyms for Van

• vehicle
• minibus
• mail truck
• delivery van

Opposites of Van

• car
• bike

Common mistakes with Van

• Confused with 'wagon' or 'truck'.
• Used in place of 'fan' when talking about enthusiasm.
• Forget to use 'a' before 'van' when referring to it as a singular item.

Frequently asked questions about Van

What does Van mean?

A type of vehicle that has a lot of space inside.

What is the definition of Van?

a covered vehicle with no side windows in its back half, usually smaller than a lorry, used for carrying goods or people

How do you use Van in a sentence?

We drove the van to the beach for our family trip.

Can you give another example of Van?

The delivery man arrived in a big white van.

What are synonyms for Van?

Common alternatives include vehicle, minibus, mail truck, delivery van.

What is the opposite of Van?

Opposite meanings include car, bike.

What words go with Van?

It commonly pairs with delivery, camper, transit, drive, park, load, driver, delivery, camper, transit, drive, park, load, driver.

What are common mistakes when using Van?

Confused with 'wagon' or 'truck'. Used in place of 'fan' when talking about enthusiasm. Forget to use 'a' before 'van' when referring to it as a singular item.

How do you pronounce Van?

US: /["/væn/"]/, UK: /["/væn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Van?

Used to refer to a vehicle often used for transporting goods or groups of people. More common in casual speech than formal writing. Not typically used in a poetic context.

What CEFR level is Van?

"Van" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.