fan of

Examples

• All

• And I'm a huge fan of what you did to save that woman, Brian.

  Fiction book (1991)

• Like me, he was a fan of Bill Buckner of the Boston Red Sox.

  Fiction book (1997)

• As you know, I am a huge, huge fan of your music.

  Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (2022)

• Many see themselves as fans of a team that no longer plays.

  Academic text (2007)

• I am a particular fan of weird and awesome titles.

• Like many children of the '70s, I was a great fan of the Star Wars movies.

  Academic text (2013)

• I'm a huge fan of the look of Chanel.

  Sarah Rae Vargas

• I'm a great fan of yours, Mr. Gable.

  Gable and Lombard (1976)

• "I didn't have a good reply to that, so I said, "I'm a big fan of national security."

  Fiction book (2000)

• She is a dedicated fan of the local football team and never misses a match.

Synonyms

F

fan

vsfan of

∞ 1.0

A person who likes and supports a singer, team, or show

is the same meaning but presented as a phrase with a following object

S

supporter

vsfan of

810 1.0

A person who backs a team or a cause

is more about personal admiration or enjoyment, not only active backing

B

big fan

vsfan of

306 1.9

A person who really likes and supports someone or something

is more general admiration or support without unusually strong intensity

L

lover

vsfan of

189 2.5

A person who likes something very much, especially books or music

is less emotional and can include simple admiration or practical support

A

admirer

vsfan of

96 2.3

A person who likes and respects someone, often in a romantic way

is broader, covering both admiration and active support beyond personal affection

E

enthusiast

vsfan of

81 3.4

A person who is very interested and excited about a hobby or subject

is similar but also includes support or backing beyond mere interest

D

devotee

vsfan of

28 6.0

A person who strongly likes and follows someone or something

is broader, meaning general admiration or support without extreme devotion

S

stan

vsfan of

• Slang

10 9.3

A very devoted fan who defends a celebrity or show online

is more typical admiration or support without obsessive or unhealthy behavior

H

hardcore fan

vsfan of

• Informal

8 3.7

A person who loves something like a band or team a lot and shows strong support

is more moderate, showing general liking rather than extreme or obsessive devotion

D

devoted fan

vsfan of

7 2.7

A person who loves and supports a team, person, or group a lot

is about admiration or support but with less emphasis on firm loyalty

S

staunch supporter

vsfan of

6 3.8

A person who stays loyal to a cause or someone even when it is difficult

is more about liking or admiration rather than firm, active backing

S

superfan

vsfan of

• Informal

4 4.1

A person who really loves and supports a singer, team, or show

is used for admiration or support but at a lower, normal intensity

F

fancier

vsfan of

2 7.4

A person who loves and cares for a specific animal or thing as a hobby

is broader and more general, covering casual admiration or public support too

D

devoted follower

vsfan of

2 3.9

A person who strongly supports and stays loyal to someone or something

is more general admiration or support, not necessarily tied to leadership or belief

I

iconophile

vsfan of

9.9

A person who loves famous people and keeps things like autographs

is broader, applying to admiration or support for any person, thing, or activity

How Enthusiastic

fanatic

18 4.3

superfan

• Informal

4 4.1

big fan

306 1.9

fan

∞ 1.0

fan of

508 1.6

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology