fun

[fʌn]

fun Definition

• 1. enjoyment, amusement, or lighthearted pleasure
• 2. a source of this

Using fun: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fun" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  We had a lot of fun at the party.

• Example

  Playing board games is always fun.

• Example

  It's no fun being stuck in traffic.

• Example

  She's a lot of fun to be around.

fun Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fun

• enjoyment
• amusement
• pleasure
• entertainment
• diversion

Antonyms for fun

• boredom
• misery

Idioms Using fun

• fun and games

  a situation that is enjoyable but not serious

  Example

  The first few weeks of the project were all fun and games, but now we have to get serious.

• more fun than a barrel of monkeys

  extremely amusing or entertaining

  Example

  The party was more fun than a barrel of monkeys!

• not much fun

  not enjoyable or pleasant

  Example

  Being sick is not much fun.

Phrases with fun

• make fun of

  to mock or ridicule someone or something

  Example

  He made fun of her accent.

• poke fun at

  to make fun of someone or something in a playful or teasing way

  Example

  They were poking fun at each other's outfits.

• have fun

  to enjoy oneself

  Example

  I always have fun when I'm with my friends.

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Summary: fun in Brief

The term 'fun' [fʌn] refers to enjoyment, amusement, or lighthearted pleasure. It can be a source of entertainment, as in 'Playing board games is always fun,' or a description of a person, as in 'She's a lot of fun to be around.' 'Fun' also appears in phrases like 'make fun of' and idioms like 'more fun than a barrel of monkeys,' meaning extremely amusing or entertaining.