Fun / Funny

Though they have very similar meanings use ‘fun’ to describe something that was enjoyable or humorous. Use ‘funny’ to describe something that made you laugh or is strange or out of the ordinary.

Playing soccer is fun, but I would not say it was funny.
A joke is funny, not fun.
Jim Carrey is funny. (makes me laugh)
There’s something funny (strange) about that man. I don’t trust him.
There is something funny (out of the ordinary) about Jenny today, I wonder what happened last night with her and Jim.

Notice the small difference between funny and fun in the following dialogue.
A: What’s your new boyfriend like?
B: He is so funny. He always makes me laugh. That’s why I love to be around him.
A: What do you usually do together?
B: We usually talk, go to the movies, go out to eat. Sometimes we go bowling or play pool, we always have fun.

Q: When was the last time you had some fun?
A: When I hung out* with my friends last weekend, we had so much fun. We went to Disneyland.
To hang out with someone is to spend time with them.

With your Keypal or partner
Who is the funniest person you know? Why are they funny?
What’s the funniest thing that ever happened to you?
Tell us what you think would be a fun date.
Talk about a time you had fun when you were younger.
What do you think would be fun to do this weekend?

Related Words:
Funny Money = Fake or counterfeit money.
Hilarious = very funny
A riot = Very fun