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   fair

   /fɛː/

   adjective

   • 1. treating people equally without favouritism or discrimination: "the group has achieved fair and equal representation for all its members" Similar justequitablefair-mindedopen-mindedhonestuprighthonourabletrustworthyimpartialunbiasedunprejudicednon-partisannon-discriminatoryanti-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) not violent: archaic "try first by fair means"
   • 2. (of hair or complexion) light; blonde: "a pretty girl with long fair hair" Similar blond(e)yellowyellowishgoldenflaxenlightlight brownlight-colouredstrawberry blondetow-colouredplatinumash blondebleachedbleached-blondesun-bleachedperoxidebottle-blondefair-hairedlight-hairedgolden-hairedflaxen-hairedtow-headedpalelightlight-colouredwhitecream-colouredcreamypeaches and creamlight-skinnedfair-skinnedOpposite darkbrunettedark
   • ▪ (of a person) having a light complexion or 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: "he believes he has a fair chance of success" Similar reasonablepassabletolerablesatisfactoryacceptablerespectabledecentall rightgood enoughgoodishpretty goodnot badmoderateaveragemiddlingampleadequatesufficientinformal:OKokayso-sofair-to-middling
   • ▪ complete; utter: informal Australian, New Zealand "this cow is a fair swine"
   • 4. (of weather) fine and dry: "a fair autumn day" Similar finedrybrightclearsunnysunshinysunlitcloudlesswithout a cloud in the skywarmbalmysummeryclementbenignagreeablepleasantgoodOpposite inclement
   • ▪ (of the wind) favourable: "they set sail with a fair wind" Similar favourableadvantageoushelpfulbenignbeneficialopportunetimelyon one's sidein one's favourOpposite unfavourable
   • 5. beautiful: archaic "the fairest of her daughters" Similar beautifulprettylovelyattractivegood-lookingnice-lookinggorgeousstunningstrikingarrestingcaptivatingprepossessingwinningenchantingappealingravishingdesirablelusciousnubilebonnyinformal:drop-dead gorgeousknockoutout of this worldeasy on the eyetastyhotfanciablebeddablesmashingcuteliterary:beauteousdated:takingwell favouredarchaic:comelyOpposite ugly
   • ▪ (of words) specious despite being initially attractive: "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 › fairFair Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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.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

6. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › fairfair - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Sep 27, 2024 · Favorable, pleasant. The weather was fair today. Not overcast; cloudless; clear. a fair sky. Free from obstacles or hindrances; unobstructed; unencumbered; open; direct; said of a road, passage, etc. a fair mark; in fair sight; a fair view.

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

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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.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryFAIR - All you need to know about it | Collins English Dictionary

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   Definitions of 'fair' 1. Something or someone that is fair is reasonable, right, and just. [...] 2. A fair amount, degree, size, or distance is quite a large amount, degree, size, or distance. [...] 3. A fair guess or idea about something is one that is likely to be correct. [...] More. English usage. What is the difference between fair and fairly?

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   adjective, fair·er, fair·est. free from bias, dishonesty, or injustice: a fair decision; a fair judge. legitimately sought, pursued, done, given, etc.; proper under the rules: a fair fight.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFAIR | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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

11. 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.