fair
gb/fˈɛɹ/ us/fˈɛɹ/
A2
אנגלית
~ 1400
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
adjective
A2
property
1
Treating everyone equally
Treating all people the same and not favoring one person over another.
תבנית שימוש:
[someone] is fair to [someone/something]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'fair' with 'equal', but 'fair' means just and unbiased, which may not always mean exactly the same treatment for everyone.
מילים נרדפות
just (Often used in formal or moral contexts, especially in legal or ethical discussions.)
הפכים
unfair (Direct opposite, meaning not treating people equally or without bias.)
צירופים
fair treatment
|fair decision
|fair trial
|fair share
נושאים
ethics
|daily life
|law
|relationships
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- 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.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may confuse 'fair' meaning 'light-colored' with 'fair' meaning 'just'. Context usually clarifies the meaning.
מילים נרדפות
blond (Specifically refers to light-colored hair rather than overall light features.)
הפכים
dark (Refers to darker skin, hair, or eye color.)
צירופים
fair skin
|fair hair
|fair complexion
נושאים
appearance
|body
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- 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.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners might think 'fair' here means 'beautiful' or 'just', but it refers to quality or condition.
מילים נרדפות
reasonable (Implies satisfactory or acceptable given the situation.)
הפכים
poor (Indicates low or unsatisfactory quality.)
צירופים
fair chance
|fair condition
|fair amount
נושאים
evaluation
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- The food was fair.
- Today the weather is fair.
- He has a fair chance to win.
שם עצם
A2
event
4
Public event with games and stalls
An outdoor event with games, rides, and food for people to enjoy.
טעות נפוצה:
Some learners confuse this with 'market', but a 'fair' usually includes entertainment as well as selling goods.
מילים נרדפות
carnival (Often used for a traveling show with rides and games, but can also mean a festival.)
צירופים
county fair
|school fair
|trade fair
נושאים
entertainment
|events
|arts_entertainment
|daily_life
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- 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.
מילים נרדפות
clear (Emphasizes absence of clouds or precipitation.)
הפכים
stormy (Describes weather with storms and bad conditions.)
צירופים
fair weather
נושאים
weather
דוגמאות
- The forecast says we can expect fair weather tomorrow.
- It was a fair day for a picnic.
- They set sail under fair skies.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- The weather is fair today.
- We have fair weather now.
- It is a fair day for walking.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
fair
IPA
GB/fˈɛɹ/
US/fˈɛɹ/
הברות והטעמה
fair (1 הברה)
Stress on 1st syllable (fair)
צורות המילה
Adjective
- Base: fair
- Comparative: fairer
- Superlative: fairest
Noun
- Base: fair
- Plural: fairs
משפחת מילים
ביטויים
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.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- "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.
דוגמאות
- "I can only pay you tomorrow." "Fair enough."
- "We’ll have to cancel the trip." "Fair enough, the weather is bad."