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Fairly
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Simple meaning
What does Fairly mean?
In a fair way or somewhat.
Dictionary definition
In a fair or just way; also somewhat or rather.
Example sentences
Fairly in a sentence
easy
The teacher graded fairly.
medium
The puzzle was fairly easy.
hard
Fairly can mean justly, or it can soften a description to mean somewhat.
Synonyms
Words like Fairly
Antonyms
Opposite words
unfairlyIn an unjust way.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fairly, depending on context.
Word family
Fairly word family
Base word
fairly
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Practice 1
What does fairly mean?
Fairly means in a fair way or somewhat.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fairly?
Justly is close in meaning to fairly in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fairly?
Unfairly contrasts with fairly.
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