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fun

A1
nounadjective

Pronunciation

UK

  • /fˈʌn/

US

  • /ˈfən/

Description

"Fun" is the feeling of enjoyment we get from doing something we like. It often has a playful, easy, and happy tone. A roller coaster can be fun, but so can reading a good book at home. You can have fun at a party, or call something fun, like "That game is fun." It is one of the things that makes life feel lively and worth remembering. Sometimes it also suggests a little silliness, like when friends go out to have "a little fun."

Examples

  1. 1

    Enjoyment

    We had a lot of fun at the beach yesterday.

  2. 2

    Game

    The game is fun once you learn the rules.

  3. 3

    With friends

    It's more fun to cook with friends than to cook alone.

  4. 4

    Leisure activity

    She started painting just for fun.

    • Phrase

      for fun

      for enjoyment, not for a serious reason

  5. 5

    Children

    The kids had fun playing in the snow.

  6. 6

    Teaching

    Good teachers know how to make reading fun.

  7. 7

    Friendly wish

    Thanks for coming, and have fun on your trip.

  8. 8

    Unpleasant task

    Cleaning the garage is no fun.

  9. 9

    Positive reaction

    That sounds like fun.

  10. 10

    Unkind teasing

    Don't make fun of his accent.

    • Phrase

      make fun of someone

      laugh at them in an unkind way

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • funnounadjective