a computer network that spans a wider area than does a local area network

[ Syn: wide area network , wan ]

(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble; the pale light of a half moon; a pale sun; the late afternoon light coming through the el tracks fell in pale oblongs on the street; a pallid sky; the pale (or wan) stars; the wan light of dawn

[ Syn: pale , pallid , sick ]

abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress; the pallid face of the invalid; her wan face suddenly flushed

[ Syn: pale , pallid ]

lacking vitality as from weariness or illness or unhappiness; a wan smile'

become pale and sickly