Have fun vs have fun with

Both "have fun" and "have fun with" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Have fun" is a standalone phrase used to wish someone enjoyment, while "have fun with" is used when specifying the activity or thing that will bring enjoyment.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 1254 views

Have fun

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to wish someone enjoyment.

Use "have fun" when you want to wish someone enjoyment in a general sense without specifying the activity or thing that will bring enjoyment.

Examples:

Have fun at the party!
I hope you have fun on your vacation.
Just go out and have fun!

Alternatives:

Enjoy yourself
Have a good time
Have a blast
Have a great time

have fun with

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when specifying the activity or thing that will bring enjoyment.

Use "have fun with" when you want to specify the activity or thing that will bring enjoyment, following the preposition "with."

Examples:

Have fun with your new video game!
I had so much fun with the scavenger hunt.
Let's have fun with this project.

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So have fun with a lifetime of resentment.
Gabe, just go and have fun with Erin.
So you have fun with Curtis?
Did you have fun with Joey?
You can have fun with the diaper bag.
Go have fun with your mom.
Leave you to have fun with your hero.
Then I suggest you go back in there and have fun with Adele.
Good. So forget him and go have fun with spin class jeans boy.
Go have fun with Sophie, if she even is a real person.
Come here and have fun with us
You should go and have fun with your friend, okay?
I used to have fun with a role of tape.
You go have fun with your trainer.
She deserves to have fun with men.
You guys have fun with your clean break.
George, I have fun with you.
They basically felt that you could have fun with it.
But I have fun with you.
I'll have fun with mine.

Alternatives:

Enjoy yourself with
Have a good time with
Have a blast with
Have a great time with

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