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