B1
fun vs funny
Fun means enjoyable (the party was fun); funny means it makes you laugh (a funny joke). A fun day is not always a funny one.
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| funnoun/fʌn/ | Meaning Enjoyment and pleasure, often from playing or doing something light. | Goes with have fun | Example We had a lot of fun at the beach last weekend. |
| funnyadjective/ˈfʌn.i/ | Meaning Making you laugh or smile. | Goes with funny story | Example My brother tells funny stories that make the whole family laugh. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He told a joke and everyone laughed.