have fun

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/hæv ˈfʌn/
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To enjoy an activity or experience.
Practice using have fun in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Go with your friends and have fun!
  • We always have fun when we cook together.
  • I hope you have fun at the party.
  • The children had fun playing outside.
  • Did you have fun at the beach?

Similar words

enjoy yourself
have a good time

Meanings

Enjoy yourself

leisure
neutral
To enjoy an activity or an experience, often said as a friendly wish.

Examples

  • I hope you have fun at the party.
  • Did you have fun at the beach?
  • The children had fun playing outside.
  • Go with your friends and have fun!
  • We always have fun when we cook together.

Similar words

enjoy yourself
have a good time

Etymology

Have means to experience something and fun is enjoyment. Together they express having an enjoyable time.

FAQ

What does have fun mean?

It means to enjoy what you are doing.

Can have fun be a wish?

Yes. You can say it before a friend goes to a party or trip.

What is the past form of have fun?

Say had fun.

Is have fun formal?

It is friendly and common in everyday speech.

Can adults have fun too?

Yes. It applies to people of any age.

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