Foundation level · Year 4 · free
laugh
verb · Say it: LAHF
What it means
Foundationto make happy sounds because something is funny
The whole class began to laugh when the puppet's hat fell off.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- chortle
- chuckle
- giggle
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- cry
- weep
More examples
- Grandad laughs loudly whenever he watches his favourite comedy show.
Where the word comes from
From Old English 'hlæhhan'.
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