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