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Joke
Sounds like
JOHK
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Simple meaning
What does Joke mean?
A joke is something meant to make people laugh.
Dictionary definition
Something said or done to make people laugh, or to speak playfully.
Example sentences
Joke in a sentence
easy
My friend told a joke at lunch.
medium
The joke was kind, so everyone laughed without feeling hurt.
hard
The writer used a gentle joke to make the scene feel lighter.
Synonyms
Words like Joke
jestUse for a playful joke or remark.
quipUse for a short clever joke.
Antonyms
Opposite words
seriousnessUse when something is not playful.
insultUse when words are meant to hurt instead of amuse.
Word family
Joke word family
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does joke mean?
Joke means something meant to make people laugh.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses joke correctly?
The correct sentence uses joke in a natural English context.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to joke?
Jest is close in meaning to joke in this context.
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