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FAIN

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• FAIN (adjective)
The adjective FAIN has 1 sense:

1. having made preparations

Familiarity information: FAIN used as an adjective is very rare.

• FAIN (adverb)
The adverb FAIN has 1 sense:

1. in a willing manner

Familiarity information: FAIN used as an adverb is very rare.

• FAIN (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Having made preparations

Synonyms:

disposed; fain; prepared; inclined

Context example:

prepared to take risks

Similar:

willing (disposed or inclined toward)

• FAIN (adverb)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

In a willing manner

Synonyms:

fain; gladly; lief

Context examples:

this was gladly agreed to / I would fain do it

"All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy."
(English proverb)
"A crow a crow's eyes doesn't peck."
(Bulgarian proverb)
"God gives time but doesn't forget."
(Arabic proverb)
"With such friends, one doesn't need enemies anymore."
(Croatian proverb)

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