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laughs

Pronunciation: [læfs]

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Learn how to use laughs in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “emotion”

(verb) to make a sound of joy or amusement. When something is funny, you laugh. It's your way of showing that you think something is funny or that you are happy.

Example

She laughs every time she hears that joke.

Example

He doesn't laugh at sad stories; he finds them very serious.

Example

Why do you laugh when you watch that movie?

Context: “emotion”

(noun) the sound made when someone is laughing. It's a way that people share happiness or joy with each other.

Example

Her laugh was so loud that everyone turned to see what was happening.

Example

There was no laugh in the room; it felt very quiet.

Example

What makes you have the best laugh?

Context: “interaction”

(verb) to mock or tease someone in a playful way. Sometimes, friends might laugh at each other to joke around.

Example

They often laugh together about funny things that happen at school.

Example

It’s not nice to laugh at someone if they make a mistake.

Example

Do you think it’s okay to laugh at your friend’s silly mistakes?

How to pronounce laughs

Pronunciation: [læfs]

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