The difference between Amusement and Fun

When used as nouns, amusement means entertainment, whereas fun means amusement, enjoyment or pleasure.


Fun is also verb with the meaning: to tease, kid, poke fun at, make fun of.

Fun is also adjective with the meaning: enjoyable, amusing.

check bellow for the other definitions of Amusement and Fun

  1. Amusement as a noun (uncountable):

    Entertainment

  2. Amusement as a noun (countable):

    An activity that is entertaining or amusing, such as dancing, gunning, or fishing.

  1. Fun as a noun:

    amusement, enjoyment or pleasure

  2. Fun as a noun:

    playful, often noisy, activity.

  1. Fun as an adjective (informal):

    enjoyable, amusing

    Examples:

    "We had a fun time at the party."

    "He is such a fun person to be with."

  2. Fun as an adjective (informal):

    whimsical, flamboyant

    Examples:

    "This year's fashion style is much more fun than recent seasons."

  1. Fun as a verb (colloquial):

    To tease, kid, poke fun at, make fun of.

    Examples:

    "Hey, don't get bent out of shape over it; I was just funning you."

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