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   Fair

   /fer/

   

   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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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › fairnessFairness Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of FAIRNESS is the quality or state of being fair; especially : fair or impartial treatment : lack of favoritism toward one side or another. How to use fairness in a sentence.

3. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › fairfair | meaning of fair in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary ...

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   From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Nature fair1 /feə $ fer/ S1 W2 adjective 1 reasonable and acceptable a fair situation, system, way of treating people, or judgment seems reasonable, acceptable, and right OPP unfair All we are asking for is a fair wage. £150 is a fair price. fair trial/hearing the right to a fai...

4. www.oed.com › dictionary › fair_n2fair, n.² meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun fair. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. This word is used in U.S. English.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › american_english › fair_2fair adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of fair adverb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. Toggle navigation

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-british-english › fairfair | definition in the Cambridge Essential English Dictionary

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   adjective. uk / feər/ / feər/ A2. Fair hair or skin, or a person who has it, is pale or light in colour: a boy with fair hair. B1. treating or affecting everyone in the same way: a fair trial. It’s not fair that she gets to go and I don’t! I’m willing to do my fair share of the work (= an equal part). Opposite. unfair.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › american_english › fair_3fair noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of fair noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. fair. noun. /fɛr/ entertainment.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-american-english › fairFAIR | English meaning - Cambridge Essential American

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   B1. treating or affecting everyone in the same way: a fair trial. It’s not fair that she gets to go and I don’t! I’m willing to do my fair share of the work (= an equal part). Opposite. unfair. a fair price,deal, offer, etc. B1. a price, deal, offer, etc. that is right for a situation and not asking for too much: