Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Laugh”
To make happy sounds and face movements when something is funny.
Word Family of Laugh
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- The children laughed when they saw the funny cartoon. A1
- She laughed at the joke during the party. A1
- The audience laughed throughout the comedy show. A2
Word Form Patterns for Laugh
-er
Adds **-er** to make a noun for a person or thing that performs the action. Example: laugh → laughter.
-able
Adds **-able** to form an adjective meaning capable of, or worthy of, that action. Example: laugh → laughable.
Origin and Word Formation of Laugh
From Old English 'hlæhhan'; originally imitative of laughter sounds.
Laughter is valued differently across cultures; in some formal contexts, loud laughter may be considered rude.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Laugh
Wrong: They laughing at the funny video.
Correct: They are laughing at the funny video.
Use the auxiliary verb 'are' with the gerund '-ing' form.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Laugh
What are the word forms of “laugh”?
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 “laugh”?
“laugh” is primarily a verb. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “laugh” come from?
From Old English 'hlæhhan'; originally imitative of laughter sounds.