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   fairly

   /ˈfɛːli/

   adverb

   • 1. with justice: "he could not fairly be accused of wasting police time" Similar justlyequitablyimpartiallywithout biaswithout prejudicewithout fear or favourwith an open mindopen-mindedlyeven-handedlyobjectivelyneutrallydisinterestedlyproperlylawfullylegallylegitimatelylicitlyby the bookin accordance with the rulesaccording to the rulesequallythe sameinformal:fairly and squarelyOpposite unfairly
   • 2. to a moderately high degree: "I was fairly certain she had nothing to do with the affair" Similar reasonablypassablytolerablysatisfactorilysufficientlyadequatelymoderatelyquiterathersomewhatrelativelycomparativelyinformal:prettykind ofsort ofkindaishOpposite insufficientlyextremely
   • ▪ actually (used to emphasize something surprising or extreme): "he fairly snarled at her" Similar positivelyreallyveritablysimplyactuallyabsolutelydecidedlypracticallyalmostnearlyall butto all intents and purposesinformal:plainplumb

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFAIRLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FAIRLY definition: 1. more than average, but less than very: 2. used to emphasize figurative expressions that…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › fairlyFairly Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   a. : in a proper or legal manner. fairly priced stocks. b. : without bias or distortion : impartially. a story told fairly and objectively. 5. : to a full degree or extent : plainly, distinctly. had fairly caught sight of him.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFAIRLY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   You use fairly to suggest that a statement is probably or possibly true, and therefore deserves to be accepted or considered. It can no doubt be fairly argued that Sir John, whose pay is linked to performance, is entitled to every penny.

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

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   When you do something fairly, you treat everyone with equal consideration. Sharing a pizza fairly between six people is easy: just give each person one slice.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfairly adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › fairlyFairly - definition of fairly by The Free Dictionary

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   1. (not used with a negative) moderately. 2. as deserved; justly. 3. (not used with a negative) positively; absolutely: the hall fairly rang with applause. 4. archaic clearly. 5. obsolete courteously.

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › fairly_advfairly, adv. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

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   What does the adverb fairly mean? There are 13 meanings listed in OED's entry for the adverb fairly, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. fairly has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › essential-american-englishFAIRLY | English meaning - Cambridge Essential American

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   FAIRLY definition: 1. more than average, but less than very: 2. done in a fair or honest way: . Learn more.

10. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › fairlyfairly - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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    Nov 9, 2024 · fairly (comparative more fairly, superlative most fairly) (manner) In a fair manner; fair; not biased or skewed or favouring a certain party Synonyms: justly, frankly

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordFAIRLY - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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