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   Fair

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   adjective

   • 1. in accordance with the rules or standards; legitimate: "the group has achieved fair and equal representation for all its members" Similar justequitablefair-mindedopen-mindedhonestuprighthonorabletrustworthyimpartialunbiasedunprejudicednonpartisannondiscriminatoryanti-discriminationobjectiveneutraleven-handeddispassionatedisinteresteddetachedabove boardlawfullegallegitimatepropergoodinformal:legitkosheron the levelsquarepukkaon the up and upOpposite unfair
   • ▪ just or appropriate in the circumstances: "to be fair, this subject poses special problems"
   • ▪ (of a means or procedure) gentle; not violent: archaic "try first by fair means"
   • ▪ (of a batted ball) within the field of play marked by the first and third baselines.
   • ▪ pertaining to the fair part of the field: "the ball was hit into fair territory"
   • 2. (of hair or complexion) light; blond: "a pretty girl with long fair hair" Similar blond(e)yellowyellowishgoldenflaxenlightlight brownlight-coloredstrawberry blondtow-coloredplatinumash blondbleachedbleached-blondsun-bleachedperoxidebottle-blondfair-hairedlight-hairedgolden-hairedflaxen-hairedtow-headedpalelightlight-coloredwhitecream-coloredcreamypeaches and creamlight-skinnedfair-skinnedOpposite darkbrunettedark
   • ▪ (of a person) having a light complexion or blond hair: "he's very fair with blue eyes"
   • 3. considerable though not outstanding in size or amount: "he did a fair bit of coaching" Similar reasonablepassabletolerablesatisfactoryacceptablerespectabledecentall rightgood enoughgoodishpretty goodnot badmoderateaveragemiddlingampleadequatesufficientinformal:OKokayso-sofair-to-middling
   • ▪ moderately good though not outstandingly so: "he believes he has a fair chance of success" Similar reasonablepassabletolerablesatisfactoryacceptablerespectabledecentall rightgood enoughgoodishpretty goodnot badmoderateaveragemiddlingampleadequatesufficientinformal:OKokayso-sofair-to-middling
   • 4. (of weather) fine and dry: "a fair autumn day" Similar finedrybrightclearsunnysunshinysunlitcloudlesswithout a cloud in the skywarmbalmysummeryclementbenignagreeablepleasantgoodOpposite inclement
   • ▪ (of the wind) favorable: "they set sail with a fair wind" Similar favorableadvantageoushelpfulbenignbeneficialopportunetimelyon one's sidein one's favorOpposite unfavorable
   • 5. beautiful: attractive: archaic "the fairest of her daughters" Similar beautifulprettylovelyattractivegood-lookingnice-lookinggorgeousstunningstrikingarrestingcaptivatingprepossessingwinningenchantingappealingravishingdesirablelusciousnubilebonnyinformal:drop-dead gorgeousknockoutout of this worldeasy on the eyetastyhotfanciablebeddablesmashingcuteliterary:beauteousdated:takingwell favoredarchaic:comelyOpposite ugly
   • ▪ (of words, a speech, or a promise) false, despite being initially attractive or pleasing; specious: "the Sophists have plenty of brave words and fair devices"

   adverb

   • 1. without cheating or trying to achieve unjust advantage: "no one could say he played fair"
   • 2. to a high degree: dialect "she'll be fair delighted to see you"

   noun

   • 1. a beautiful woman: archaic "pursuing his fair in a solitary street"

   verb

   • 1. (of the weather) become fine: dialect "looks like it's fairing off some"

   Word Origin Old Englishfæger ‘pleasing, attractive’, of Germanic origin; related to Old High German fagar.

   Derivatives

   • 1. fairish adjective

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   The meaning of FAIR is marked by impartiality and honesty : free from self-interest, prejudice, or favoritism. How to use fair in a sentence. Fair in Love and War Synonym Discussion of Fair.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFAIR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FAIR definition: 1. treating someone in a way that is right or reasonable, or treating a group of people equally and…. Learn more.

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   Fair definition: free from bias, dishonesty, or injustice. See examples of FAIR used in a sentence.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › fairFair - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   The adjective fair, has several different meanings. If someone says, "That's not fair!” they mean whatever happened wasn't just or done in an unbiased way. If you have fair skin, you have a pale complexion. If the weather is fair, it's a gorgeous day out. If the rides at the fair were fair, then they were just so-so.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFAIR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you describe someone or something as fair, you mean that they are average in standard or quality, neither very good nor very bad. Reimar had a fair command of English. Synonyms: respectable , middling , average , reasonable More Synonyms of fair

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfair adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Definition of fair adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Fair definition: free from bias, dishonesty, or injustice. See examples of FAIR used in a sentence.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of fair – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FAIR definition: 1. treating everyone in the same way, so that no one has an advantage: 2. acceptable or right: 3…. Learn more.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › fairFair - definition of fair by The Free Dictionary

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    1. Of pleasing appearance, especially because of a pure or fresh quality; comely. 2. a. Light in color, especially blond: fair hair. b. Of light complexion: fair skin. 3. Free of clouds or storms; clear and sunny: fair skies. 4. Free of blemishes or stains; clean and pure: one's fair name. 5. Promising; likely: We're in a fair way to succeed. 6. a.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › fairFair Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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    Fair definition: Of pleasing appearance, especially because of a pure or fresh quality; comely.