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fair

The correct spelling is fair.

How to pronounce fair

/feː(ə)/
noun

IPA: /feː(ə)/

Say it like: Fay-r

The correct spelling is fair. Something which is fair (in various senses of the adjective). For example: "When will we learn to distinguish between the fair and the foul?"

Usage Examples

When will we learn to distinguish between the fair and the foul?

Monday's child is fair of face.

After scratching out and replacing various words in the manuscript, he scribed a fair copy to send to the publisher.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Something which is fair (in various senses of the adjective).
  2. 2.A woman, a member of the ‘fair sex’; also as a collective singular, women.
  3. 3.Fairness, beauty.
  4. 4.A fair woman; a sweetheart.
  5. 5.Good fortune; good luck.

verb

  1. 1.To smoothen or even a surface (especially a connection or junction on a surface).
  2. 2.To bring into perfect alignment (especially about rivet holes when connecting structural members).
  3. 3.To construct or design a structure whose primary function is to produce a smooth outline or reduce air drag or water resistance.
  4. 4.To make fair or beautiful.

adjective

  1. 1.Beautiful, of a pleasing appearance, with a pure and fresh quality.
  2. 2.Unblemished (figuratively or literally); clean and pure; innocent.
  3. 3.Light in color, pale, particularly with regard to skin tone but also referring to blond hair.
  4. 4.Just, equitable.
  5. 5.Adequate, reasonable, or decent.

adverb

  1. 1.Clearly, openly, frankly, civilly, honestly, favorably, auspiciously, agreeably

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