ஆங்கிலம்

fine

gb/fˈaɪn/ us/fˈaɪn/
A1 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 700
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
adjective A2 property
1

Very good or satisfactory

Very good or nice.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [something] is fine
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes use 'fine' to mean 'thin' or 'small' in contexts where 'good' or 'okay' is intended.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
good (More general; 'fine' can sound slightly more positive or polite.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
poor (Describes low quality, opposite of 'fine' in this sense.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
perfectly fine |fine weather |fine job |look fine
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life |evaluations |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The meal was fine, though not exceptional.
  • You did a fine job on the report.
  • The weather looks fine for our picnic.
  • Everything will be fine after some rest.
  • Her performance was fine, but she could improve.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The food is fine.
  • You look fine today.
  • The weather is fine.
  • My day is fine.
adjective A2 property
2

Acceptable or adequate

Okay; not bad.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [something] is fine with [someone]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'fine' in this sense with 'beautiful' or 'delicate'.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
okay ('Okay' is more casual; 'fine' can sound slightly more formal or polite.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
unacceptable (Not satisfactory or adequate.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
it's fine |that's fine |fine with me
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life |core_vocabulary |daily_life
உதாரணங்கள்
  • It's fine if you arrive a bit late.
  • That's fine with me, let's do it your way.
  • The plan is fine as it is.
  • I'm fine with whatever you decide.
  • Your handwriting is fine for the form.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • It is fine to start now.
  • That is fine with me.
  • Your idea is fine.
  • The rules are fine.
adjective A1 property
3

Healthy and not hurt

Healthy and feeling good.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [someone] is fine
பொதுவான தவறு:
Some learners overuse 'fine' instead of 'well' when answering 'How are you?'.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
well ('Well' is more common in health contexts; 'fine' is more casual.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
ill (Opposite state of health.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
feel fine |look fine |be perfectly fine
கருப்பொருள்கள்
health |body
உதாரணங்கள்
  • I fell yesterday, but I'm fine now.
  • Are you feeling fine after the trip?
  • He looked pale, but he said he was fine.
  • The doctor said she’s perfectly fine.
  • Don't worry, the baby is fine.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • I am fine now.
  • She feels fine today.
  • He looks fine after the fall.
  • We are all fine.
பெயர்ச்சொல் B1 entity
4

Money paid as punishment

Money you must pay when you break a law or rule.

இணைச்சொற்கள்
penalty ('Penalty' can be broader and not always monetary.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
reward (A positive payment instead of a punishment.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
pay a fine |heavy fine |parking fine
கருப்பொருள்கள்
law |money |finance
உதாரணங்கள்
  • He had to pay a $100 fine for speeding.
  • The company faces a heavy fine for pollution violations.
  • Late returns will result in a library fine.
  • She received a parking fine yesterday.
  • Fines are used to discourage illegal behavior.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • I paid a fine for parking here.
  • He got a fine for speeding.
  • The shop must pay a big fine.
  • She has to pay a library fine.
வினைச்சொல் B1 action
5

To charge money as punishment

To make someone pay money because they broke a law or rule.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: to fine [someone] [amount] for [reason]
இணைச்சொற்கள்
penalize ('Penalize' can include non-monetary punishments.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
reward (To give something positive instead of punishment.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
fine heavily |be fined for speeding
கருப்பொருள்கள்
law |finance
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The court fined him $200 for littering.
  • Drivers can be fined for using their phones while driving.
  • The company was fined heavily for safety violations.
  • They were fined for illegal fishing.
  • He was fined $50 for late payment.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The police fined him $50.
  • She was fined for parking here.
  • They fined the company for pollution.
  • We were fined for noise.
adjective B2 property
6

Very thin or delicate in detail

Thin or with many small details.

இணைச்சொற்கள்
delicate ('Delicate' can also suggest fragility.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
coarse (Thick and rough in texture.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
fine hair |fine print |fine powder
கருப்பொருள்கள்
appearance |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • She has very fine hair that tangles easily.
  • The artist used a brush with a fine tip.
  • Read the fine print before signing the contract.
  • This flour is very fine and smooth.
  • The fabric has a fine weave.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • She has fine hair.
  • Read the fine print first.
  • This powder is very fine.
  • The cloth has a fine weave.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
fine
IPA
GB/fˈaɪn/
US/fˈaɪn/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
fine (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (fine)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Adjective
  • Base: fine
  • Comparative: finer
  • Superlative: finest
Noun
  • Base: fine
  • Plural: fines
Verb
  • Base: fine
  • 3rd Person Singular: fines
  • Present Participle: fining
  • Past: fined
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
fines noun fining verb fined verb finer adjective finest adjective
Core family
finely adverb B1
Related words
fineness noun
Advanced or less common
refine verb B2 refined adjective refinement noun B2
சொற்றொடர்கள்

cut it fine

1
/kˈʌt ˈɪt fˈaɪn/
idiom informal

Allow little time before deadline/event

To leave only a small amount of time before something happens, often risking being late.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • We’re cutting it fine if we leave at 8 for the 8:30 train.
  • She cut it fine, arriving just as the meeting started.

fine line between [A] and [B]

1
/fˈaɪn lˈaɪn bɪtwˈin ə ˈænd bˈi/
fixed phrase

Small difference between two things

A very small difference between two things that seem similar.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • There’s a fine line between confidence and arrogance.
  • It’s a fine line between being helpful and being annoying.

in fine form

1
/ˈɪn fˈaɪn fˈɔɹm/
fixed phrase

In excellent condition/performance state

Doing something very well; in great condition or mood.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • The team was in fine form during the match.
  • She’s in fine form today, telling jokes nonstop.

that's fine by me

1
/ðˈæts fˈaɪn bˈaɪ mˈi/
fixed phrase

It’s acceptable to me

It is okay for me; I agree with it.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • If you want to start earlier, that's fine by me.
  • We can meet at your place if that's fine by me.

levy a fine

1
/lˈɛvi ə fˈaɪn/
fixed phrase formal

officially impose a monetary penalty

To order someone to pay money as a punishment for breaking a rule or law.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • The authorities levied a fine on the company for safety breaches.
  • The court may levy a fine if you fail to appear.
  • They can levy fines on businesses that violate regulations.
  • Regulators can levy a fine on companies that lie about their products.
  • The agency levied a fine for repeated safety violations.

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