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   Fun

   /fən/

   

   noun

   • 1. enjoyment, amusement, or lighthearted pleasure: "the children were having fun in the play area" Similar pleasureentertainmentenjoymentamusementexcitementgratificationjollificationmerrymakingleisurerelaxationreliefrespiterestrefreshmentrecreationdiversiondistractiongood timegreat timeinformal:R and R (rest and recreation)living it upjunketinga ballwhoopeebeer and skittlesmerrimentcheerfulnesscheerinesscheerjoyjollityjovialityjocularityhigh spiritsgaietymirthmirthfulnesslaughterhilaritygleegladnesslight-heartednesslevityvivacitylivelinessexuberanceebulliencebuoyancyperkinesszestsunninessbrightnessenthusiasmvibrancyvividnessvitalityenergyvigorvimdated:sportOpposite boredommisery
   • ▪ a source of fun: "people watching is great fun" Similar ridiculederisionmockerylaughterscornscoffingcontemptjokingjokesjestingjeeringsneeringjibingteasingtauntingragginglampooningOpposite respect
   • ▪ playful behavior or good humor: "she's full of fun"
   • ▪ behavior or an activity that is intended purely for amusement and should not be interpreted as having serious or malicious purposes: "it was nothing serious; they just enjoyed having some harmless fun"
   • ▪ (of a place or event) providing entertainment or leisure activities for children: "a 33-acre movie-themed fun park"

   adjective

   • 1. amusing, entertaining, or enjoyable: informal "it was a fun evening" Similar enjoyableamusingdivertingpleasurablepleasingagreeableinterestingentertaininglivelyamusingfun-lovingwittyconvivialclubbableOpposite boringserious

   verb

   • 1. joke or tease: informal North American "no need to get sore—I was only funning"

   Word Origin late 17th century (denoting a trick or hoax): from obsolete fun ‘to cheat or hoax’, dialect variant of late Middle English fon ‘make a fool of, be a fool’, related to fon ‘a fool’, of unknown origin. Compare with fond.

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   Check pronunciation: fun. Definition of fun noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Definitions of fun. noun. activities that are enjoyable or amusing. “I do it for the fun of it” “he is fun to have around” synonyms: merriment, playfulness. see more. noun. a disposition to find (or make) causes for amusement. “he was fun to be with” synonyms: playfulness. see more. noun.

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   fun. noun. /fʌn/. [uncountable] enjoyment; pleasure; a thing that gives enjoyment or pleasure and makes you feel happy We had a lot of fun at Sarah's party. Sailing is great fun. Have fun (= Enjoy yourself)! I decided to learn Spanish, just for fun. I didn't do all that work just for the fun of it.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFUN | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   A1. enjoyment or pleasure, or something that gives you enjoyment or pleasure: You'll like it - it's good fun! She's great fun to be with. Have fun! (= enjoy yourself) It's no fun having to work late every night. Fewer examples. I got there late and missed out on all the fun.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFUN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · lively, joyous play or playfulness; amusement, sport, recreation, etc. b. enjoyment or pleasure. 2. a source or cause of amusement or merriment, as an amusing person or thing. adjective US. 3. Informal. intended for, or giving, pleasure or amusement.

7. www.yourdictionary.com › funFun Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Fun Definition. fŭn. funned, funning, funs. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Noun. Verb. Adjective. Idiom. Filter. noun. funs. Lively, joyous play or playfulness; amusement, sport, recreation, etc. Webster's New World. Enjoyment or pleasure. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.

8. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › funFUN Synonyms: 305 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster

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   Definition of fun. 1. as in entertainment. someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment theme parks with their rides, shows, and games are great fun for the whole family. Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. entertainment. delight. diversion. recreation. pleasure. picnic. activity. distraction. divertissement. festivity.