“Pan” or “Panne”

Overview

pan / panne are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

pan: (noun) cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel. (noun) (Greek mythology) god of fields and woods and shepherds and flocks; represented as a man with goat's legs and horns and ears; identified with Roman Sylvanus or Faunus. (noun) shallow container made of metal. (noun) chimpanzees; more closely related to Australopithecus than to other pongids. (verb) make a sweeping movement. (verb) wash dirt in a pan to separate out the precious minerals. (verb) express a totally negative opinion of.

panne: NA

Pronunciation

pan: p·AE·n

panne: NA

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