fair

UK
/fɛə/
US
/fɛr/

Translations

fairnoun
fairs
pl
UK
/feə/
US
/fer/
We visited the local fair last weekend.
Мы посетили местную ярмарку на прошлых выходных.
The art fair attracted many visitors.
Художественная выставка привлекла много посетителей.
The judge is known for his sense of fair.
Судья известен своим чувством справедливости.
Additional translations
fairverb
faired
Past Simple
faired
Past Participle
fairing
Gerund
fairadjective
fairer
Comp.
fairest
Super.
UK
/fɛə/
US
/fɛr/
The judge made a fair decision.
Судья принял справедливое решение.
She has fair hair and blue eyes.
У нее светлые волосы и голубые глаза.
He is known for being a fair businessman.
Он известен как честный бизнесмен.

Definitions

fairnoun
A public event at which there are various kinds of entertainment, games, and stalls for selling goods, often held outdoors.
The county fair attracted thousands of visitors with its rides and food stalls.
A periodic gathering for the sale of goods, often with accompanying entertainment.
The book fair at the school was a great success, with many students purchasing new novels.
An exhibition, usually competitive, of farm products, livestock, etc., often with accompanying entertainment and amusements.
The agricultural fair showcased the best produce and livestock from local farmers.
(literary) A beautiful woman, especially one who is the object of love.
He vowed to rescue his fair from the tower.
fairverb
To make (a surface or object) smooth, even, or suitably shaped.
The carpenter faired the edge of the plank before fitting it.
To become smooth, even, or properly shaped.
After sanding, the hull faired nicely.
fairadjective
In accordance with the rules or standards; legitimate.
The judge made a fair decision based on the evidence presented.
Light in color, especially referring to skin or hair.
She had fair hair that shone in the sunlight.
Moderately good; satisfactory.
The weather was fair, with a few clouds but no rain.
Attractive or beautiful.
The fair maiden captivated everyone at the ball.
Of weather: clear and fine; free from rain or storms.
The forecast predicted fair skies and warm temperatures.
fairadverb
Justly, honestly, or equitably; in a fair manner and without cheating or bias.
They agreed to play fair and accept the referee's decision.
Directly or squarely (of a blow, hit, or impact).
The stone struck him fair on the forehead.