English

laugh

læf, laːf, lɑːf
Meaning: to make sounds and movements of the face and body that show you think something is funny
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: laːf, lɑːf

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base laugh
3rd person singular present laughs
Present participle laughing
Past laughed
Will future will laugh
Going-to future going to laugh
Imperative negative don't laugh / do not laugh

Example sentences

They laughed at the funny movie.
They laughed at the funny movie.
The movie's camp style made everyone laugh.
The movie's camp style made everyone laugh.
He felt a sudden urge to laugh during the meeting.
He felt a sudden urge to laugh during the meeting.
The circus clown made all the children laugh with his silly tricks.
The circus clown made all the children laugh with his silly tricks.
She has a wicked sense of humor that always makes me laugh.
She has a wicked sense of humor that always makes me laugh.

Usage Notes

Used when someone finds something amusing or happy. Often used with 'at' to indicate the source of amusement.

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