part of speech: adjective
inflections: fairer, fairest
definition 1: without showing favor and without allowing an advantage for one side over another; just.
- The principal was being fair when she punished both of you.
synonyms: impartial, just
antonyms: biased, unfair
definition 2: according to the rules.
- It was a fair fight.
synonyms: clean, legitimate, proper, right
antonyms: unfair
definition 3: pleasing to the eye; lovely.
- The fair princess has brought peace to the kingdom.
synonyms: beautiful, lovely, pretty
antonyms: ugly
definition 4: free from rain, snow, and storms; clear.
- We enjoyed fair weather while we were in New Mexico.
synonyms: clear, mild
antonyms: foul
definition 5: average; acceptable.
- Your grades are fair, but I’m sure you can do better.
synonyms: average, decent
definition 6: of a light tone.
- Her fair skin burns easily.
synonyms: light, pale
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part of speech: adverb
inflections: fairer, fairest
definition: in a just manner; fairly.
- Why won’t you play fair?
synonyms: fairly
derivation: fairness (n.)
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a gathering at which farm animals and farm produce are shown and judged. A fair is usually held over several days and includes games and amusements.
synonyms: exhibition, show
definition 2: a gathering to show products to people interested in buying.
- We spent the day looking through books at the book fair.
synonyms: exhibition, show
