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