laugh (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /lɑːf/

Definition

To make a sound with your voice, often in a happy way, when you are amused or pleased.

Examples

• She couldn't help but laugh at his silly dance moves.

• They laughed until tears streamed down their faces.

• The children laughed with delight as they played in the park.

How to Use laugh

laugh at (prepositional phrase)

To find something funny or ridiculous. — "It's not nice to laugh at people who make mistakes."

laugh about (prepositional phrase)

To find something amusing, often in retrospect. — "We can laugh about it now, but it was scary at the time."

laugh with (prepositional phrase)

To share amusement with someone. — "She laughed with her friends at the shared joke."

Synonyms of laugh

Words with a similar meaning to laugh:

• chuckle
• giggle
• roar
• snicker

Antonyms of laugh

Words with the opposite meaning to laugh:

• cry
• weep

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