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fun

Q: How does the noun 'fun' differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of fun are game , jest , play , and sport . While all these words mean "action or speech that provides amusement or arouses laughter," fun usually implies laughter or gaiety but may imply merely a lack of serious or ulterior purpose. // played cards just for fun

Q: How do 'game' and 'sport' relate to one another, in the sense of 'fun'?

Game is close to sport , and often stresses mischievous or malicious fun. // made game of their poor relations

Q: When can 'jest' be used instead of 'fun'?

The words jest and fun can be used in similar contexts, but jest implies lack of earnestness and may suggest a hoaxing or teasing. // hurt by remarks said only in jest

Q: When might 'play' be a better fit than 'fun'?

In some situations, the words play and fun are roughly equivalent. However, play stresses the opposition to earnest without implying any malice or mischief. // pretended to strangle his brother in play

Q: In what contexts can 'sport' take the place of 'fun'?

The synonyms sport and fun are sometimes interchangeable, but sport applies especially to the arousing of laughter against someone. // teasing begun in sport led to anger

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(Entry 1 of 3)

1 someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment

theme parks with their rides, shows, and games are great fun for the whole family

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picnic

activity,
game

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2 an attitude or manner not to be taken seriously

when I said that playing the piano like that could get you arrested, I only said it in fun

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earnest

3 activity engaged in to amuse oneself

came outside to where we were playing touch football and joined the fun

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4 a state of noisy, confused activity

the fun really began when the deer broke out of its pen and started wandering down the street

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order,
orderliness

fun

adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms of fun (Entry 2 of 3)

providing amusement or enjoyment

there were so many fun things to do at summer camp that the kids really hated to leave

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recreational

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fun

verb

Synonyms of fun (Entry 3 of 3)

to make jokes

just a couple of old friends funning with each other

Synonyms for fun

banter,
chaff,
fool,
gag,
jape,
jest,
jive,
joke,
jolly,
josh,
kid,
quip,
wisecrack,
yuk
(or yuck)
[slang]

Words Related to fun

gibe
(or jibe),
haze,
jeer,
mock,
rag,
rally,
razz,
rib,
ridicule,
tease

Phrases Synonymous with fun

crack wise

Frequently Asked Questions About fun

How does the noun fun differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of fun are game, jest, play, and sport. While all these words mean "action or speech that provides amusement or arouses laughter," fun usually implies laughter or gaiety but may imply merely a lack of serious or ulterior purpose.

played cards just for fun

How do game and sport relate to one another, in the sense of fun?

Game is close to sport, and often stresses mischievous or malicious fun.

made game of their poor relations

When can jest be used instead of fun?

The words jest and fun can be used in similar contexts, but jest implies lack of earnestness and may suggest a hoaxing or teasing.

hurt by remarks said only in jest

When might play be a better fit than fun?

In some situations, the words play and fun are roughly equivalent. However, play stresses the opposition to earnest without implying any malice or mischief.

pretended to strangle his brother in play