Friday 13 November 2015

Is it FUN or is it FUNNY?

Both fun and funny can be used to describe something (as adjectives).

This cartoon is  funny. (Funny describes the cartoon.)
Going to a water park is fun.   (Fun describes the activity.)
Compare these sentences: 


Susan is a fun girl. (I enjoy myself when I'm with Susan. I have a good time with her)
Susan is a funny girl. (Susan makes me laugh.)

When fun is used as a noun, it means enjoyment or pleasure.
  • I had fun at the beach last weekend. 
  • Your birthday party was lots of fun!


Fun used as a noun, can also be used to talk about someone's good humour and playful behaviour. "Tom's not boring at all, he's loads of fun." 

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