Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Fun”
Enjoyable activities or the pleasure and laughter you get from them.
Word Family of Fun
What is the noun of fun? — fun
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- We had fun at the beach yesterday. A1
- Learning English can be fun if you use games. A2
- The party was more fun than I expected. A2
Origin and Word Formation of Fun
From Middle English, likely related to Old English "fann" (deception).
Common Word Form Mistakes with Fun
Wrong: Playing games are very fun.
Correct: Playing games is fun.
In formal English, fun is uncountable; use singular verb "is".
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Fun
What are the word forms of “fun”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “fun”?
“fun” is primarily a noun. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “fun” come from?
From Middle English, likely related to Old English "fann" (deception).