fair

/fɛr/
adverb
  1. In a way that is just or according to the rules.
    • He promised to divide the money fair among everyone.
    • You must play fair if you want to stay in the game.
    • The referee made sure both teams competed fair.
adjective
  1. Treating people equally and without bias; just.
    • The judge made a fair decision based on the evidence.
    • Everyone deserves a fair chance to succeed.
    • It's not fair that she got extra time to finish the test.
  2. Of a light or pale color, especially skin or hair.
    • She has fair skin that burns easily in the sun.
    • Many people with fair complexions need to wear sunscreen.
    • His fair hair turned almost white in the summer.
  3. Neither very good nor very bad; average or moderate in quality or amount.
    • The weather was fair, with some clouds but no rain.
    • He received a fair grade on the exam, just above passing.
    • The movie was fair, but I wouldn't watch it again.
  4. Pleasant and not stormy, used especially for weather.
    • Sailing is best when the wind is fair and the sea is calm.
    • We are expecting fair weather for the picnic tomorrow.
    • The forecast says fair skies all weekend.
  5. Attractive or beautiful, especially in a delicate way.
    • The fair maiden walked through the garden.
    • In the story, the prince fell in love with a fair princess.
    • The artist painted a portrait of a fair young woman.
Antonyms
noun
  1. An event with rides, games, and food, often held outdoors for entertainment.
    • Every summer, the town holds a fair with live music and contests.
    • The children were excited to go to the county fair.
    • We ate cotton candy and rode the Ferris wheel at the fair.
  2. A gathering where goods are bought and sold, often with booths or stalls.
    • She bought handmade jewelry at the craft fair.
    • Farmers from the region set up booths at the agricultural fair.
    • The book fair at school had hundreds of used books for sale.
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