lūdus — meaning in English

English meaning

• fun noun Enjoyment, amusement, or a good time.
• game noun An activity played for entertainment or competition, following a set of rules.
• pastime noun An activity you do purely for enjoyment or to fill spare time.
• play verb To engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.
• school noun An institution where people, especially children, go to be taught.

Senses

lūdus is used for these senses in English:

• fun Playful, often noisy, activity.
• pastime Something which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably.
• play (countable) A theatrical performance featuring actors.
• school (North America) An institution dedicated to teaching and learning; an educational institution.

fun — full definition

1. noun Enjoyment, amusement, or a good time.
2. adj Enjoyable or amusing.
3. verb To tease or joke with someone (often "make fun of").

game — full definition

1. noun An activity played for entertainment or competition, following a set of rules.
2. adj Willing and ready to take part in something, especially something risky or new.
3. adj Showing determination to keep going despite injury or difficulty.
4. noun Wild animals hunted for food or sport.
5. verb To manipulate or exploit the rules of a system for personal advantage.

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