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