en having fun

An English term in ConceptNet 5.8

Sources: Open Mind Common Sense contributors, JMDict 1.07, and Verbosity players
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Things used for having fun

  • en playing games ➜
  • en driving your car ➜
  • en playing ➜
  • en playing hockey ➜
  • en playing lacrosse ➜
  • en running in a marathon ➜
  • en surfing ➜
  • en entertaining someone ➜
  • en flirting ➜
  • en a frisbee ➜
  • en playing cards ➜
  • en playing chess ➜
  • en riding a bike ➜
  • en swimming ➜
  • en a ball ➜
  • en a canoe ➜
  • en climbing ➜
  • en doing a crossword puzzle ➜
  • en flying a kite ➜
  • en getting exercise ➜
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having fun is a subevent of…

  • en laughing ➜
  • en playing around ➜
  • en being understood ➜
  • en climbing a tree ➜
  • en constructing something ➜
  • en developing a light touch ➜
  • en enjoying the moment ➜
  • en feeling a sharing of purpose ➜
  • en a game of dominoes ➜
  • en a hug ➜
  • en ignoring the dark side ➜
  • en ignoring responsibilities ➜
  • en ignoring the serious side ➜
  • en jumping on a pogo stick ➜
  • en a kiss ➜
  • en laugh ➜
  • en moments of humor ➜
  • en a need for rest ➜
  • en paying money ➜
  • en playing hide and go seek ➜
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Causes of having fun

  • en flying a kite ➜
  • en playing ➜
  • en playing basketball ➜
  • en dancing ➜
  • en going to a party ➜
  • en making people laugh ➜
  • en jumping rope ➜
  • en playing ball ➜
  • en playing cards ➜
  • en playing a game ➜
  • en playing a game with your friends ➜
  • en socialising ➜
  • en taking the car for a drive ➜
  • en attending a rock concert ➜
  • en going on a vacation ➜
  • en going to a baseball game ➜
  • en meeting a friend ➜
  • en meeting girls ➜
  • en meeting interesting people ➜
  • en meeting people ➜
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Effects of having fun

  • en smiling ➜
  • en joy ➜
  • en laughter ➜
  • en being happy ➜
  • en pleasure ➜
  • en alleviate stress ➜
  • en being put in a good mood ➜
  • en a better mood ➜
  • en an endorphin rush ➜
  • en enjoyment ➜
  • en euphoria ➜
  • en excitement ➜
  • en feeling better ➜
  • en feeling happy ➜
  • en get a criminal record ➜
  • en glee ➜
  • en happiness ➜
  • en increased work-ethic ➜
  • en injuries ➜
  • en you may laugh ➜
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Subevents of having fun

  • en going to a party ➜
  • en dancing ➜
  • en playing ➜
  • en skating ➜
  • en competing against someone ➜
  • en dancing the samba ➜
  • en enjoying the day ➜
  • en go to a party ➜
  • en going to the zoo ➜
  • en meet girls ➜
  • en play ➜
  • en play sports ➜
  • en playing ball ➜
  • en playing football ➜
  • en playing frisbee ➜
  • en read ➜
  • en see a particular program ➜
  • en seeing your favorite show ➜

having fun is used for…

  • en enjoyment ➜
  • en personal benefit ➜
  • en adjusting mood ➜
  • en avoiding sadness ➜
  • en being happier ➜
  • en children ➜
  • en enjoying other people ➜
  • en enjoying yourself ➜
  • en having fun ➜
  • en having a good time ➜
  • en a healthy heart ➜
  • en keeping the mind occupied ➜
  • en killing time ➜
  • en lowering stress ➜
  • en passing time ➜
  • en playing ➜
  • en pleasure ➜
  • en when you are bored ➜

having fun requires…

  • en activity ➜
  • en relaxing ➜
  • en a capacity for enjoyment ➜
  • en doing something you enjoy ➜
  • en effort ➜
  • en enjoying yourself ➜
  • en a good mood ➜
  • en a joyful spirit ➜
  • en letting-go ➜
  • en mood ➜
  • en an open mind ➜
  • en a positive attitude ➜

Synonyms

  • ja 怡々 (r) ➜
  • ja 怡怡 (r) ➜
  • ja 煕々 ➜
  • ja 煕煕 ➜

Related terms

  • en play ➜
  • en party ➜
  • en enjoy ➜
  • en dance ➜
  • en playing ➜
  • en game ➜
  • en toy ➜
  • en date ➜

having fun makes you want…

  • en skateboard ➜
  • en live a life ➜

Types of having fun

  • en having sex ➜
  • en Not everyone that laughs ➜

having fun is capable of…

  • en produce nice feelings in people ➜
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