Adding -ish to the end of a word makes it more vague, less exact. When we add -ish, we are being informal. Here are some of the ways we use –ish. Using -ish with a time Using –ish with a time makes that time more approximate. So, ‘4ish’ means ‘about four o’clock’. I’ll come to your place at 4ish. I’ll be there at 2ish. Adding -ish to numbers We... »
What’s the difference between fun and funny? A lot of learners confuse these two words. Try thinking of it like this: FUN means ‘enjoyment’ or ‘a good time’ and makes you SMILE. Something FUNNY makes you LAUGH. Fun Fun is a noun. I really enjoyed the trip to the amusement park – it was a lot of fun. Have fun on your birthday! Funny Funny is an adjective. When someone ... »