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amusement

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/əˈmjuːz.mənt/ · a-muse-ment

The state or experience of finding something entertaining or funny.

Meanings

nounformal

The state or experience of finding something entertaining or funny.

کسی چیز کو تفریحی یا مزاحیہ پانے کی حالت یا تجربہ۔

تفریح

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Synonyms

entertainmentdiversionpleasureتفریحتسکینمحبت

Antonyms

boredomdispleasureunhappinessبیزیعدم تفریحعدم خوشی

Common Collocations

  • amusement park
  • a source of amusement
  • find amusement in

Example Sentences

The amusement park was full of exciting rides.

تفریحی پارک دلچسپ رائیڈز سے بھرا ہوا تھا۔

Tafreehi park dilchasp rides se bhara hua tha.

She burst into laughter at the amusement of the joke.

اس نے مذاق کی تفریح پر قہقہ بلند کیا۔

Us ne mazaq ki tafreeh par qahqaha buland kiya.

The children's amusement was infectious.

بچوں کی تفریح متصف کرنے والی تھی۔

Bachon ki tafreeh mutasif karne wali thi.

Easily Confused With

amuse:Amusement is the state of being entertained, while amuse is the act of entertaining someone.

Word Family

amuse
verbتفریح کروانا
amusing
adjectiveتفریحی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'amuse' as the act of entertainment that leads to 'amusement'.

Imagine a funfair with rides and laughter.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

زندگی کی خوشیوں میں گھلتا ہے ، اکثر چہرے پر مسکراہٹ رکھتا ہے.

Zindagi ki khushiyon mein ghulta hai, aksar chehre par muskurahat rakhta hai.

In the joys of life, it often keeps a smile on the face.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

تھوڑا سا مزہ زندگی کا پیٹرول ہے۔

Thoda sa maza zindagi ka petrol hai.

A little fun is the fuel of life.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "amusementum" — entertainment, diversion

First known use: 14th century

The word 'amusement' has evolved from Latin roots and has been part of the English language since the late 14th century, initially referring to the state of being entertained or diverted.