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Fair

adjective

honest, equal, and right

4 letters 1 syllable

What does Fair mean?

honest, equal, and right

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Dictionary definition

Treating people equally and following what is right.

Example sentences

Fair in a sentence

easy

It is fair to take turns.

medium

The referee made a fair call.

hard

A fair rule gives everyone the same chance to succeed.

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Practice the meaning of Fair

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does fair mean?

Practice 2

Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to fair?

Practice 3

Which word or phrase is most opposite in meaning to fair?

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Synonyms

Words like Fair

justClose in meaning in many contexts.
equalClose in meaning in many contexts.
Antonyms

Opposite words

unfairUseful contrast for understanding the word.
biasedUseful contrast for understanding the word.
Synonym practice

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Word family

Fair word family

Base word

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Related words
Student support

Understand Fair

Hint for students

Fair means just, equal, or reasonable. It can also mean light-colored or a public event with rides and games.

Common mix-up

Fair is not always a festival. In 'a fair decision,' fair means just or equal.

Try it in class or at home

Write one sentence that shows fair without using the word fair. Model sentence: The teacher gave every team the same amount of time to build. Clue words: every team, same amount of time Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show equal or just treatment?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: 'A fair rule gives every player the same chance.' Why does fair fit better than unfair?