Distinguish enjoyment from laughter.
The idea
Fun means enjoyable; funny means amusing and likely to make people laugh.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fun | enjoyable |
| funny | causing laughter |
Examples
- The picnic was fun.
- We had fun painting together.
- The game is fun to play.
- That joke was funny.
- The funny film made us laugh.
- Your story is really funny.
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A pleasant walk can be fun without being funny.
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Choose the correct word. The party was enjoyable; it was ___. (fun / funny)
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fun
fun: The party is enjoyable.
Choose the correct word. Everyone laughed at the __ joke. (fun / funny)
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funny
funny: The joke causes laughter.
Choose the correct word. We enjoyed the boat ride; it was ___. (fun / funny)
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fun
fun: The activity is enjoyable.
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Choose the correct word. The party was enjoyable; it was ___. (fun / funny)
Choose the correct word. Everyone laughed at the __ joke. (fun / funny)
Choose the correct word. We enjoyed the boat ride; it was ___. (fun / funny)
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Describe an enjoyable activity and a joke.