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Fun vs. Funny 

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"Fun" vs. "Funny" in the English Grammar

What Is Their Main Difference?

Both of them refer to enjoying one's time and taking pleasure in what you are doing. However, 'fun' can function as both a noun and an adjective, whereas, 'funny' is only an adjective and refers to something that causes laughter.

Differences

As I said above, 'fun' is used when someone is enjoying their time. It is used to indicate pleasures. It can also be both a noun and an adjective. Look at the examples below:

Example

I told you it would be fun to spend time with me.

Did you have fun?

I miss the fun birthday parties I got invited to as a child.

'Funny', however, refers to something that makes you laugh and excited. Additionally, we can use it when we want to say how ridiculous someone is, sarcastically. It is only an adjective. Take a look at the examples below:

Example

Let me tell you a funny story.

How is my unemployment funny to y'all?

Similarities

Both refer to enjoying one's time and feeling happy afterward. Look below:

Example

Stop making funny faces. I can't stop laughing.

You're such a fun person, Iliana.

Are They Interchangeable?

Since they have different grammatical functions, they cannot be used interchangeably. Compare:

Example

✓ Oh my God! John looks so funny.

X Oh my God! John looks so fun.

As you can see, this one is grammatically incorrect.

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