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