Laughed: meaning, definitions and examples

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laughed

 

[ lรฆft ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past action

Laughed is the past tense of laugh, which refers to the action of expressing joy, amusement, or happiness through vocal sounds, often accompanied by facial expressions. It can also indicate a reaction to humor or a socially bonding activity.

Synonyms

chortled, chuckled, giggled, snickered

Examples of usage

  • She laughed loudly at the joke.
  • They laughed together during the movie.
  • He laughed at his own mistake.
  • The audience laughed at the comedian's performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "laughed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น riso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคเคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช lachen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tertawa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะผั–ัะฒัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›miaล‚ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฌ‘ใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ri

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ riรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรผldรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์›ƒ์—ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถุญูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ smรกl se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ smial sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฌ‘ไบ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ smejal se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hlรณpa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏะปะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒชแƒ˜แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรผldรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ riรณ

Etymology

The word 'laugh' has its roots in Old English 'hlรฆhhan', which means to make sounds of joy. The term has a long history, tracing back to the Proto-Germanic *hlahwลnฤ…, which is related to similar terms in other Germanic languages, such as the Dutch 'lachen' and the German 'lachen'. Over time, 'laugh' evolved in English to encompass broader meanings, not just as a sign of amusement but also as a social response and a way to connect with others. The inclusion of laughter in various cultures suggests its integral role in human interaction, promoting social cohesion and communication throughout history. Laughter has been studied extensively in psychology and sociology, reinforcing the idea that it is a fundamental aspect of human behavior.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,238, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.