# function — Description

> A function declaration creates a {{jsxref("Function")}} object.

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A function declaration creates a {{jsxref("Function")}} object. Each time when a function is called, it returns the value specified by the last executed {{jsxref("Statements/return", "return")}} statement, or undefined if the end of the function body is reached. See functions for detailed information on functions.

function declarations behave like a mix of {{jsxref("Statements/var", "var")}} and {{jsxref("Statements/let", "let")}}

Like let, in strict mode, function declarations are scoped to the most closely containing block. Like let, function declarations at the top level of a module or within blocks in strict mode cannot be redeclared by any other declaration. Like var, function declarations at the top level of a script (strict or non-strict) become properties on {{jsxref("globalThis")}}. Function declarations at the top level of a script or function body (strict or non-strict) can be redeclared by another function or var. Like both, function declarations can be re-assigned, but you should avoid doing so. Unlike either, function declarations are hoisted together with its value and can be called anywhere in its scope.

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