Fun

Pronunciation: /fʌn/

Definitions of fun

noun a source of enjoyment, amusement, or pleasure

Example Sentences

A1 I like to have fun with my friends at the park.

A2 Playing board games is a fun way to spend time with family.

B1 Traveling to new places can be a lot of fun.

B2 Going to a music festival is always a fun experience.

C1 Some people find solving complex puzzles to be a fun challenge.

C2 Attending a comedy show is a fun way to unwind after a long week.

Examples of fun in a Sentence

formal The team-building exercise was not only educational but also fun.

informal We had so much fun at the concert last night!

slang Let's go out and have some fun tonight!

figurative Learning a new language can be a fun journey of discovery.

Grammatical Forms of fun

• past tense: had fun
• plural: fun
• comparative: more fun
• superlative: most fun
• present tense: have fun
• future tense: will have fun
• perfect tense: have had fun
• continuous tense: is having fun
• singular: fun
• positive degree: fun
• infinitive: to have fun
• gerund: having fun
• participle: fun

Origin and Evolution of fun

First Known Use: 1727 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'fun' originated from the Middle English word 'foun' which meant foolish or silly.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'fun' evolved to represent enjoyment, amusement, or lighthearted pleasure.