What is the meaning of pun in English?

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A pun is a joke or a form of wordplay in English that uses a phrase or a word to create a sentence with two or more meanings. It is usually done by using word/s with:

  • Same sound but different meaning or spelling
  • Multiple meanings
  • Same spelling with different pronunciations and meanings

Examples:

  • “The lib

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