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- Dictionaryfair/fɛː/
adjective
- 1. treating people equally without favouritism or discrimination: "the group has achieved fair and equal representation for all its members" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of hair or complexion) light; blonde: "a pretty girl with long fair hair" Similar Opposite
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"
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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.
fair: [adjective] marked by impartiality and honesty : free from self-interest, prejudice, or favoritism. conforming with the established rules : allowed. consonant with merit or importance : due. open to legitimate pursuit, attack, or ridicule.
Fair definition: free from bias, dishonesty, or injustice. See examples of FAIR used in a sentence.
28 meanings: 1. free from discrimination, dishonesty, etc; just; impartial 2. in conformity with rules or standards; legitimate.... Click for more definitions.
FAIR definition: 1. treating everyone in the same way, so that no one has an advantage: 2. acceptable or right: 3…. Learn more.
fair on somebody Moving to a new city wouldn't have been fair on the kids. fair on somebody to do something It's not fair on the students to keep changing the timetable. it is fair to do something It's only fair to add that they were not told about the problem until the last minute. I think it is fair to say that they are pleased with this ...
off: term used when talking of a horse's age, e.g. '6 off' for a horse which has just passed 6 years, as opposed to 'rising 7' for approaching 7 years.