What does “laugh” mean?
- 1
verbto make sounds with your voice because something is funny
Everyone laughed at his joke.
- 2
nounthe act or sound of laughing
She has a loud, happy laugh.
Laugh at a glance
- Part of speech
- verb & noun
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /læf/ · LAF
How to use “laugh” correctly
“Laugh at someone” can mean making fun of them; “laugh with someone” means sharing the joke.
Common phrases with “laugh”
- laugh at sb/sth
- make sb laugh
- burst out laughing
- have a laugh
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- cry
Word family
- laughter
- laughing
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