CEFR B2

larks

noun

Meaning

A fun, exciting, or adventurous activity, often done for amusement or as a joke.

Examples

The spontaneous road trip turned into a memorable lark.
They decided to play a harmless lark on their unsuspecting friend.

Synonyms: fun, game, frolic, adventure, escapade

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larks (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /lɑːrk/

Definition

A fun, exciting, or adventurous activity, often done for amusement or as a joke.

Examples

The spontaneous road trip turned into a memorable lark.
They decided to play a harmless lark on their unsuspecting friend.

How to Use larks

lark about (phrasal verb): To behave in a playful, noisy, or silly way. — "The children were larking about in the garden all afternoon."
lark around (phrasal verb): To behave in a playful, silly, or mischievous way. — "Stop larking around and focus on your studies."
have a lark (idiom): To have a fun, exciting, or amusing time. — "We had a great lark exploring the old castle."

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