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
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Amusement as a noun (uncountable):
Entertainment
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Amusement as a noun (countable):
An activity that is entertaining or amusing, such as dancing, gunning, or fishing.
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Fun as a noun:
amusement, enjoyment or pleasure
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Fun as a noun:
playful, often noisy, activity.
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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."
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Fun as an adjective (informal):
whimsical, flamboyant
Examples:
"This year's fashion style is much more fun than recent seasons."
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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."