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wit vs fun

fun vs wit

wit and fun both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wit Yes No No No
fun Yes No No No
As nouns, fun is a hyponym of wit; that is, fun is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than wit:
  • wit: a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
  • fun: verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
wit (noun) fun (noun)
mental ability activities that are enjoyable or amusing
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter violent and excited activity
a witty amusing person who makes jokes a disposition to find (or make) causes for amusement
verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
Difference between wit and fun

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