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fairly

adverb

Form of fair , adverb of fair.

Simple meaning

Partly, not fully.

Pronunciation

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fehrlee

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈfɛɹli

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

adverb

  1. manner

    Without favoring one party, in a fair evenhanded manner

  2. manner

    In a fair manner; fair; not biased or skewed or favouring a certain party

  3. degree

    Partly, not fully; somewhat.

  4. Honestly; properly.

  5. Softly; quietly; gently.

  6. Favorably; auspiciously; commodiously.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B1 · Intermediate
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Without favoring one party, in a fair evenhanded manner

Used this way, fairly is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Slightly positive
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Moderate
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Positive and appreciative
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

Nearby words

  • evenhandedly , rarer, so it draws attention

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More ways to use fairly

  • “The weather was fairly warm for this time of year.”

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Common Patterns and Combinations

How this word naturally appears with others.

Partly

fairly simple

Certain

fairly large

Other combinations

fairly goodfairly commonfairly highfairly clearfairly easyfairly close

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Word Family

Related forms, grouped by how they connect.

Inflected forms

Grammatical variations of the same word.

  • fairadjectiveBase word

    Free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception.

Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • fairynounDerived noun

    A small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers.

  • fairnessnounDerived noun

    Conformity with rules or standards.

More about this wordSynonyms, forms, origin

Synonyms

Sense: without favoring one party

evenhandedlyRare

Antonyms

Sense: without favoring one party

unfairly

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