The difference between Diversion and Fun

When used as nouns, diversion means a tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action, 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 Diversion and Fun

  1. Diversion as a noun (military):

    A tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action.

  2. Diversion as a noun:

    A hobby; an activity that distracts the mind.

  3. Diversion as a noun:

    The act of diverting.

  4. Diversion as a noun:

    Removal of water via a canal.

  5. Diversion as a noun (transport):

    A detour, such as during road construction

  6. Diversion as a noun (transport):

    The rerouting of cargo or passengers to a new transshipment point or destination, or to a different mode of transportation before arrival at the ultimate destination.

  7. Diversion as a noun (legal):

    Officially halting or suspending a formal criminal or juvenile justice proceeding and referral of the accused person to a treatment or care program.

  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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