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Fun vs. Funny

Fun

/fʌn/
An activity or situation that is enjoyable or entertaining.

Examples:

"It wasn't much fun for you tonight," he said.That would be fun."You're no fun at all, are you?"

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Funny

/ˈfʌni/
Causing laughter or amusement; making people smile or laugh.

Examples:

'Is it funnier than Punch?'"Anne, you're acting funny again.'You are funny!' she said again.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Fun is a noun when you talk about enjoyment or activities that are enjoyable.
  • Funny is an adjective used to describe something that makes you laugh or is amusing.
  • If you are describing a party or amusement park, you would use fun.
  • When you want to tell a joke or describe a comedic movie, use funny.
  • Remember that not all funny things are fun, and not all fun things are funny.
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