We’ve organized lots of fun activities, including a picnic and a trip to the zoo. Someone or something that is funny makes you laugh: ‘I always laugh at Jenny’s jokes - they’re really funny.’ ‘The funniest part was when her father-in-law sat on the wedding cake.’ Someone or something that is fun gives you pleasure or enjoyment: ‘The Disneyland trip sounds like a lot of fun.’ 2
The carnival is held once a year and everyone has a funny time.
The carnival is held once a year and everyone has a good time .
have a good time = enjoy yourself: ‘Everyone was dancing and having a good time.’ furniture The room was so full of furnitures it was difficult to move.
The room was so full of furniture it was difficult to move.
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Furniture is an uncountable noun: ‘We need some new furniture for the lounge.’ ‘Our showrooms up and down the country stock the latest ideas in bedroom furniture.’ future In future, when my youngest child has started school, I’d like to get a job.
In the future, when my youngest child has started school, I’d like to get a job. in future = from now on (commonly used in announcements and warnings): ‘In future anyone arriving late for class will not be admitted.’ in the future = at some time in the future: ‘In the future it is quite possible that a new source of energy will be discovered.’
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For two weeks’ work, I gain about 700,000 yen.
