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laugh
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- pronunciation:
- laef
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
laughs, laughing, laughed |
definition: |
to express happiness, amusement, ridicule, or other feelings, by making sounds with the mouth and changing the face to an expression like a smile.
The class laughed at the teacher's jokes.
- antonyms:
- cry
- similar words:
- cackle, chuckle, giggle, howl, snicker
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related words: |
roar, sparkle |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
the act of laughing.
My best joke did not get a single laugh.His laugh made us all feel better.- similar words:
- cackle, chuckle, giggle, howl, snicker
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definition 2: |
the sound of laughing.
He recognized her deep laugh.- similar words:
- giggle, snicker
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