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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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   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...

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   fair adjective & noun 1. Meaning & use. adjective. I. Beautiful, agreeable. I.1. Beautiful to the eye; of attractive appearance; good-looking. Cf. foul adj. I.7a. Now somewhat archaic and literary. I.1.a. Old English–. Of a person, or a person's face, figure, etc. Also in figurative contexts. In later use chiefly with reference to a woman. eOE.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-american-english › fairfair definition | Cambridge Essential American Dictionary

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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:

5. 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:

6. 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

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

8. thewordcounter.com › meaning-of-fairWhat Does Fair Mean? | The Word Counter

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   Oct 26, 2021 · faired. fair go. fair sex. fair and square. funfair. to be fair. fair play. fair use. fair to middling. What is the origin of the word fair? According to Your Dictionary, the word fair has been used since the Middle English faire.