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Definition fun in British English
fun
noun
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[uncountable]
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/fʌn/
1
enjoyment, especially from an activity that is not important or serious
Example
We had great fun comparing our baby photographs.
Synonyms and related words
Example
That was fun, wasn't it?
Example
Science can be fun.
Example
Do come, it'll be good fun.
Synonyms and related words
1.2
someone who you enjoy spending time with, especially because you enjoy the same activities
Related Words
Words related to fun:
a figure of fun (phrase)
be a bundle of (phrase)
be full of fun (phrase)
be no fun (phrase)
for fun (phrase)
fun (noun)
fun (adjective)
fun (verb)
fun and games (phrase)
fun run (noun)
fun-filled (adjective)
fun-loving (adjective)
fur (noun)
half the etc with something (phrase)
have your fun (phrase)
in fun (phrase)
make fun of (phrase)
not my idea of fun ()
poke fun (at) (phrase)
sound like fun (phrase)