We had a great time.

Meaning: This means that we enjoyed ourselves very much.

Choice of Words: Had is the past tense of the verb have, which means to possess or own something. Great means very good or impressive. Time refers to a period of duration. When you put them together, "We had a great time" means that we possessed or owned a period of duration that was very good or impressive.

Alternative Expressions

We spent a wonderful time together.

Meaning: This means that the group of people had an enjoyable and memorable experience while being in each other's company.

Choice of Words: We - refers to the group of people involved in the activity.
Spent - refers to the action of using or passing time in a particular way.
A - indefinite article used before a singular noun.
Wonderful - an adjective describing the quality of the time spent as being very good or enjoyable.
Time - refers to the duration of the event.
Together - indicates that the group of people were present and participating in the activity at the same time.

Our time was filled with joy and laughter.

Meaning: This means that the group of people had a very enjoyable and memorable experience that was filled with happiness and laughter.

Choice of Words: Our - refers to the group of people involved in the activity.
Time - refers to the duration of the event.
Was filled with - indicates that the time was characterized or dominated by joy and laughter.
Joy - a feeling of great pleasure and happiness.
Laughter - the act of making sounds that are typically associated with amusement or joy.

Related Expressions