Fun vs Funny

Hey! Welcome here!

Let`s learn the difference between `fun` and `funny`.

If something is fun, it means you enjoy yourself and you have a good time doing that activity.

For example:

1. Shopping is fun.

2. Visiting new places is fun.

3. Watching TikTok is fun.

If something is funny, it makes you laugh.

For example:

1. My English teacher is funny.

2. Many TikTokers are really funny.

3. Shun and Reo are funny students.

Now, let`s try the following sentences and fill in the blanks with either fun or funny.

1. Watching videos on YouTube is __________________.

2. Swimming is ____________________.

3. Singing and dancing are ____________________.

4. My brother`s jokes are not ______________________.

5. Most of the time, Tekla is _________________.

Oopps, one more thing!

The word funny is adjective, while fun can be both adjective and noun.

For example (fun as a noun):

1. The kids are having fun in the gym.

2. Walking around Tokyo area is full of fun.

3. The fun began when she opened the bottle of wine.

To recap, fun things or activities make you happy, while funny things or activities or people make you laugh out loud.

[Answers: 1. fun; 2. fun; 3. fun; 4. funny; 5. funny]