laughs
word · lemma: laugh
/ˈɫæfs/
lafs
/lˈɑːfz/
lahfz
Definition
Third-person singular form of 'laugh'. It means to make the sound and movements that show you think something is funny, or sometimes to react with amusement or joy.
Usage & Nuances
Often appears with adverbs like 'laughs loudly' or 'laughs softly', and with prepositions in patterns like 'laughs at' and 'laughs with'. 'Laugh at' can sound unkind if someone is the target, while 'laugh with' suggests shared humor.
Spanish: ríePortuguese (BR): riPortuguese (PT): riChinese (Simplified): 笑Chinese (Traditional): 笑Hindi: हँसता है - हँसती हैArabic: يضحكBengali: হাসেRussian: смеётсяJapanese: 笑うVietnamese: cườiKorean: 웃는다Turkish: gülerUrdu: ہنستا ہےIndonesian: tertawa
Example Sentences
My baby laughs when she sees the dog.
basic
He laughs at funny movies.
basic
Everybody goes quiet when the boss laughs like that.
natural
She laughs very loudly.
basic
She always laughs at her own jokes.
natural
Even when he's tired, he still laughs with us.
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