fun
- noun
- /fʌn/
- We had so much fun playing games at the family gathering.
- lots of fun
- fun and enjoyment
- much fun
So they keep having their own fun when this happens.
- So they keep having their own fun when this happens.
- So get out there, have some fun, plant some trees.
- Evenings were full of of fun and music and play.
- Flirt a little, have some fun, have some fun.
Examples
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This is the most fun I've had in days.
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You want to find time to do fun things with your kids.
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And I think we had a lot more fun then you.
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So they keep having their own fun when this happens.
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I was like, this is fun and I liked it.
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Go crazy and have fun when there is no limit.
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So it's going to be a lot of fun to discuss.
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Let's have some fun now.
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I guarantee you will not only have fun, but also gain some valuable experiences and ideas.
Academic text (2008) -
Well, those two little squirrels had so much fun racing up and down the redwood tree.
Academic text (1999)
Synonyms
A feeling of enjoyment or happiness from something
Things people do or watch for fun, like a film
The feeling of pleasure you get from something
A feeling of pleasure when something makes you laugh
A strong, happy feeling of excitement
A time of happy laughter and fun at a party or celebration
A playful time when people run and laugh
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How Fun
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Etymology
Fun may come from an old word fon that meant 'to make a fool of' or a playful trick, and people found those tricks amusing. So over time fun came to mean enjoyable or amusing activities.