fair
gb/fˈɛɹ/ us/fˈɛɹ/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 1400
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adjective
A2
property
1
Treating everyone equally
Treating all people the same and not favoring one person over another.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] is fair to [someone/something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'fair' with 'equal', but 'fair' means just and unbiased, which may not always mean exactly the same treatment for everyone.
Συνώνυμα
just (Often used in formal or moral contexts, especially in legal or ethical discussions.)
Αντώνυμα
unfair (Direct opposite, meaning not treating people equally or without bias.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
fair treatment
|fair decision
|fair trial
|fair share
Θέματα
ethics
|daily life
|law
|relationships
Παραδείγματα
- The teacher is fair to all her students.
- We expect a fair trial for the accused.
- He made a fair decision based on the facts.
- It's only fair that everyone gets a turn.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- My boss is fair to all workers.
- The game was fair for both teams.
- She gave a fair answer to the question.
- It is fair to share the food.
adjective
A2
property
2
Light in skin, hair, or eyes
Having skin, hair, or eyes that are light in color.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'fair' meaning 'light-colored' with 'fair' meaning 'just'. Context usually clarifies the meaning.
Συνώνυμα
blond (Specifically refers to light-colored hair rather than overall light features.)
Αντώνυμα
dark (Refers to darker skin, hair, or eye color.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
fair skin
|fair hair
|fair complexion
Θέματα
appearance
|body
Παραδείγματα
- She has fair skin that burns easily in the sun.
- He is tall with fair hair and blue eyes.
- Fair-skinned people should use sunscreen regularly.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- She has fair hair.
- I have fair skin.
- He is tall with fair eyes.
adjective
B1
property
3
Moderately good quality
Not very good but okay; acceptable.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners might think 'fair' here means 'beautiful' or 'just', but it refers to quality or condition.
Συνώνυμα
reasonable (Implies satisfactory or acceptable given the situation.)
Αντώνυμα
poor (Indicates low or unsatisfactory quality.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
fair chance
|fair condition
|fair amount
Θέματα
evaluation
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The weather today is fair, not too hot or cold.
- He has a fair chance of winning the race.
- The hotel was in fair condition, but needed some repairs.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The food was fair.
- Today the weather is fair.
- He has a fair chance to win.
Ουσιαστικό
A2
event
4
Public event with games and stalls
An outdoor event with games, rides, and food for people to enjoy.
Συχνό λάθος:
Some learners confuse this with 'market', but a 'fair' usually includes entertainment as well as selling goods.
Συνώνυμα
carnival (Often used for a traveling show with rides and games, but can also mean a festival.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
county fair
|school fair
|trade fair
Θέματα
entertainment
|events
|arts_entertainment
|daily_life
Παραδείγματα
- We went to the county fair last weekend.
- The school is holding a summer fair to raise money.
- They enjoyed the rides at the local fair.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- We went to the fair.
- The school will have a fair.
- The fair has many games.
adjective
A2
property
5
Clear and sunny weather
Sunny and without rain or clouds.
Συνώνυμα
clear (Emphasizes absence of clouds or precipitation.)
Αντώνυμα
stormy (Describes weather with storms and bad conditions.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
fair weather
Θέματα
weather
Παραδείγματα
- The forecast says we can expect fair weather tomorrow.
- It was a fair day for a picnic.
- They set sail under fair skies.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The weather is fair today.
- We have fair weather now.
- It is a fair day for walking.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
fair
IPA
GB/fˈɛɹ/
US/fˈɛɹ/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
fair (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (fair)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: fair
- Comparative: fairer
- Superlative: fairest
Noun
- Base: fair
- Plural: fairs
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
a fair shake
1/ə fˈɛɹ ʃˈeɪk/
idiom
informal
Equal opportunity to succeed
A chance to do something that is the same as what others get.
Παραδείγματα
- Everyone deserves a fair shake in life.
- He didn’t get a fair shake in the competition.
by fair means or foul
1/bˈaɪ fˈɛɹ mˈinz ˈɔɹ fˈaʊl/
idiom
Using any method to succeed
Doing something by using either honest ways or dishonest ways.
Παραδείγματα
- They were determined to win, by fair means or foul.
- He got the promotion by fair means or foul.
fair and square
1/fˈɛɹ ˈænd skwˈɛɹ/
idiom
Done honestly without cheating or lying
Done in an honest way, following all rules.
Παραδείγματα
- He won the game fair and square.
- They beat us fair and square—no excuses.
fair and square
2/fˈɛɹ ˈænd skwˈɛɹ/
idiom
Achieved honestly without cheating
Winning or succeeding in an honest way without cheating.
Παραδείγματα
- She won the game fair and square.
- They beat us fair and square.
fair enough
1/fˈɛɹ ɪnˈʌf/
fixed phrase
That’s reasonable or acceptable
Used to say that you accept or understand what someone says.
Παραδείγματα
- "I can’t come tonight." "Fair enough, maybe another time."
- "We’ll need to start early." "Fair enough."
fair enough
2/fˈɛɹ ɪnˈʌf/
fixed phrase
Accepting something as reasonable
Used to say you accept what someone says, even if you do not completely agree.
Παραδείγματα
- "I can only pay you tomorrow." "Fair enough."
- "We’ll have to cancel the trip." "Fair enough, the weather is bad."